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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. Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object






2. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






4. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






9. The passing of traits from parents to their children






10. The psychological desire for food






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






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






13. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The psychological desire for food






22. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






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






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






25. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






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






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






29. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






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






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






33. The feeling of stability and control over your body






34. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






35. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






43. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






44. The feeling of stability and control over your body






45. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






46. Loss of water






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






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






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






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