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






2. The passing of traits from parents to their children






3. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






5. Fats that are solid at room temperature






6. The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything






15. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






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






25. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






28. The body's physical need for food






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






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






31. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






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






36. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






41. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






45. A unit of the energy supplied by food






46. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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


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