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%
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