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






2. The psychological desire for food






3. Substances in food that your body needs






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The starches and sugars present in foods






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






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






13. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






17. The psychological desire for food






18. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






37. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






38. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






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






43. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






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






45. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






47. The passing of traits from parents to their children






48. A unit of the energy supplied by food






49. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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