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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. Units of heat that measure the energy available in foods






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






3. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






5. A unit of the energy supplied by food






6. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






8. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






11. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






12. Loss of water






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






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






15. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






16. Hearing - thinking about - and responding to the other person's message






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






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






19. Substances in food that your body needs






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






21. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






23. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Loss of water






31. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






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






35. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






36. Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes






37. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






39. The body's physical need for food






40. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






41. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






44. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






45. The feeling of stability and control over your body






46. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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