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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. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






2. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






5. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






7. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






10. The feeling of stability and control over your body






11. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






12. The study of nutrients and how they are used by the body






13. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The feeling of stability and control over your body






22. The intentional act of taking one's own life






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The body's physical need for food






31. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






42. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






43. A method for safely increasing aspects of your workout without injuring yourself






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






45. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






46. Loss of water






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






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






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






50. Loss of water