The process of taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them.
Nutrition
when the body is lacking in water
Dehydration
Vitamins A,D,E,K
Fat- soluble vitamins
The science of designing your workplace to best fit you
Ergonomics
What substances are used to kill and slow the growth of bacteria
Antibiotics
needed for energy to run every function within the body
Carbohydrates
1/2 your body's weight in ounces a day
Daily intake of water
the body uses and looses these vitamins quickly
C & B
having this helps to convey confidence and can prevent future physical problems
Good Posture
Name two ways to reduce the spread of contagious illnesses
wear a mask, wear gloves, avoid shaking hands, sneeze/cough into elbow
needed for many body functions including hormones, and sebum production
Fats
#1 cause of daytime fatigue
dehydration
This vitamin protects you from the effects of UV light
vitamin E
TRUE or FALSE It is good standing posture to keep your chin perpendicular to the floor
FALSE- should be kept parallel
hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system
Allergies
Important for building muscle and blood tissues for cell repair and replacement
Proteins
This makes up over half of your body's weight
water
This vitamin is essential for blood clotting
vitamin K
TRUE or FALSE wrists should be kept straight or in a neutral position when working
TRAUE
aka predisposition test- test for sensitivities/allergies to substances
Patch Test
Required for many body functions, including normal metabolism, and used by cells to produce important biochemicals.
Vitamins and Minerals
Give two signs of dehydration other than fatigue
dizziness, accelerated hear-rate, fainting, headaches, muscle cramps
This vitamin is necessary for proper bone development
Vitamin D
when sitting at a desk, to ensure proper posture, the angle your arm should make with the desk is
90 degree angle
Antibiotics can cause a skin sensitivity to this
UV light