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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 intentional act of taking one's own life






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






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






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






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






6. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






12. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






15. The passing of traits from parents to their children






16. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body






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






37. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






39. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






41. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






42. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






43. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






45. The psychological desire for food






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






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






48. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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