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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. An overheating of the body that can result from dehydration






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Foods that offer few nutrients but still have calories






11. Indigestible substances in foods - made mostly of carbohydrate






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






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






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






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






16. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






28. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy






29. The feeling of stability and control over your body






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






31. The starches and sugars present in foods






32. The passing of traits from parents to their children






33. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






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






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






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






37. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






39. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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