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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. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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. This is a statement that presents a situation from the speakers personal viewpoint


5. Substances in food that your body needs






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






7. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






8. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






9. Units of heat that measure the energy available in foods






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






11. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






12. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






13. A measure of how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop






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






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






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






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






18. Loss of water






19. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






23. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






26. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






28. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






31. This is a statement that presents a situation from the speakers personal viewpoint


32. A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body






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






34. A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally






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






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






37. A measure of how efficiently your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop






38. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






40. The body's physical need for food






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






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






43. The body's physical need for food






44. The range of numbers between which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout






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






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






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






48. A regular activity and exercise that prepares a person for a sport






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






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