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






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






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






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






5. Period of low to moderate exercise






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






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






8. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Switching between different activities and exercises on different days






21. The passing of traits from parents to their children






22. Sickness caught from eating unsafe food






23. Fats that remain liquid at room temperature






24. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Fats that are solid at room temperature






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The body's physical need for food






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Behaving with confidence and clearly stating your intentions






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






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