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Health & Safety Nutrition Foundations Chapter 4

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  • Is is ok to use hydrogen peroxide on a cut?
    NO!! while it is a great disinfectant, it all kills the cells intended to start the healing of the tissue, leaving your cut open to secondary infections
  • What are a few common allergy related sources from?
    Fragrances in products Preservatives in products Chemicals in products Excessive exposure to moisture
  • What should we remove hair splinters with to avoid infection?
    Tweezers
  • What is the science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe?
    Ergonomics
  • What vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance?
    Vitamin D
  • What vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns UV light?
    Vitamin E
  • What are the 6 essential nutrients that the body needs?
    Carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and water
  • What is required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism?
    Vitamins
  • What percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated?
    75%!!
  • What are important for building muscle and blood tissues for cell repair and replacement?
    Proteins
  • What are hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system called?
    Allergies
  • True or False~ Good posture presents you well and protects your joints
    TRUE
  • What vitamin is an important substance needed for the proper repair of the skin and tissues?
    Vitamin C
  • What are the 5 basic food groups?
    Grains, Dairy, Vegetables, Protein foods, Fruits
  • What is the USDA?
    United States Department of Health and Human Resources that established dietary guidelines to assist people with achieving a balanced diet
  • What type of test is used for identifying a possible allergy in a client?
    Patch test or predisposition test
  • What are 3 ways to improve your immune system?
    Proper nutrition, Sleep, not smoking
  • What are used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions?
    Minerals
  • What is needed for sebum production, absorption of fat soluble vitamins A,D,E, and k?
    Fats
  • All bodily functions including the building of tissues are directly related to what?
    Nutrition~ the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them
  • What refers to the ability of the body to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection?
    Immunity
  • What vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in health function and repair of skin cells?
    Vitamin A
  • What is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body?
    Water
  • What is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body?
    Water
  • What type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living?
    Natural immunity
  • What type of immunity is developed after overcoming a disease?
    Acquired immunity
  • What nutrient is needed for energy to run and function every body?
    Carbohydrates
  • What are substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms?
    Antibiotics
  • The human body requires approximately how many liters of fluid a day?
    2 liters
  • True or False~ Small, frequent meals maintain the energy for your body to stay focused and efficient
    TRUE
  • Lack of water is the number one cause of what?
    daytime fatigue
  • Mild dehydration will slow metabolism by a much as what percent?
    3%