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Health Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide






2. A system designed to help Americans make healthful food choices






3. The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue - such as bone - muscle - and fluid






4. The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired.






5. A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy






6. A measure of a muscle's ability to repeatedly exert a force over a prolonged period of time






7. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






8. Aware of how you may be feeling at a given moment






9. A licensed - certified mental health professional with a master's degree in social work






10. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






11. A tendency to give up - give in - or back down without standing up for your rights and needs






12. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






13. A measure of a muscle's ability to repeatedly exert a force over a prolonged period of time






14. A unit of the energy supplied by food






15. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






16. Substances in food that your body needs






17. Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness






18. Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes - including the digestion - absorption - and metabolism of other nutrients






19. The body's physical need for food






20. Period of low to moderate exercise






21. Connections you have with other people and groups in your life






22. Speaking in a way that is overly forceful - pushy - hostile - or otherwise attacking in approach






23. The units of heat that measure the energy available in foods.






24. A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme






25. Contains carbon - hydrogen - oxyge - and nitrogen. source of energy. needed by tissue for repair and growth. made up of 20 amino acids.






26. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






27. A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems






28. A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems






29. The influence to go along with the beliefs and actions of other people your age






30. The units of heat that measure the energy available in foods.






31. A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality






32. Communication strategies that help you say no to others effectively






33. Communication strategies that help you say no to others effectively






34. The use of visual cues to communicate information or feelings






35. The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones






36. Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy






37. A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways






38. Fats that are solid at room temperature






39. An overheating of the body that can result from dehydration






40. The number of times your heart beats per minute when you are relaxing






41. The ability of your body's joints to move easily through a full range of motion






42. A measure of the most weight you can lift or the most force you can exert at one time






43. An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving






44. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






45. When your words say one thing but your body language and/or intonation say another






46. Protect - Rest - Ice - Compress - and Elevate






47. Rhythmic - nonstop - moderate to vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen






48. The exchange of thoughts - feelings - and beliefs between two or more people






49. A psychological condition that affects a person's ability to interact normally with others






50. Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness