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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






9. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






13. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






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






17. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






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






22. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






24. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Substances in food that your body needs






34. The psychological desire for food






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






36. Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object






37. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






38. Fats that are solid at room temperature






39. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






40. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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