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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. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






2. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






5. Loss of water






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






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






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






9. The feeling of stability and control over your body






10. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






13. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






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






22. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






25. Loss of water






26. Returning body to normal condition after a workout






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships






38. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






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






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






42. Substances in food that your body needs






43. A unit of the energy supplied by food






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






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






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






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






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






49. Period of low to moderate exercise






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