F4 The Healthy Professional Flashcards
Beauty professionals should have a working knowledge of nutrition because:
good nutrition is necessary for healthy hair, skin, and nails
What is needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of vitamins?
fats
Important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement.
proteins
Necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.
water
What does RDA stand for?
Recommended daily allowance
Enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium
Vitamin D
Aids in and accelerating skin’s healing processes as well as boosting the immune system
Vitamin C
Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun:
Vitamin E
An estimated 75 percent of Americans are
dehydrated
The human body requires approximately how many liters of fluid a day minimum?
2
If you weigh 120 pounds, how may cups of water do you need for maximum health?
7.5
Inheriting a resistance to a particular disease from your mother is an example of
Natural immunity
What is one of the most important lifestyle choices for improving the immune system?
not smoking
You should take antibiotics
that have been prescribed to you only
A test for identifying a possible allergen
Patch test
You should definitely stay home from work if you are
vomiting
Avoid spreading germs by sneezing into your
elbow
Allergies are
hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system
Choosing footwear that ________________is extremely important
offers support to all parts of the foot
What is the first sign of dehydration?
thirst
The key to avoiding multi skeletal disorders is
prevention
To achieve a balanced sitting position,
distribute weight evenly on both hips
What is an example of an ergonomic bad habit:
gripping or squeezing implements too tightly
Whenever you lift something:
never reach more than 18 inches away from your body
