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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 starches and sugars present in foods






2. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






7. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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


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






10. Substances in food that your body needs






11. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






36. The passing of traits from parents to their children






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






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






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






40. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






45. The psychological desire for food






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






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






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






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






50. Period of low to moderate exercise