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Good nutrition is necessary for ____, ____, and ____
Skin, hair, nails
Boosts the immune system, fights the aging process
Vitamin C
Needed for energy to run every function within the body
Carbohydrates
Grains, dairy, vegetables, protein, and fruits are considered ___
The five basic food groups according to USDA MyPlate
Immunity refers to the body's ability to___
Resist and destroy pathogens
There are ____ essential vitamins
Thirteen
Water soluble, involved with touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing
Vitamin B
Needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of vitamins
Fats
An estimated 75 percent of Americans are properly hydrated
False
____ immunity is developed after overcoming a disease, through inoculation or through exposure to natural allergens
Acquired
Vitamins like A, C, D, and E have been shown to have positive effects when ____
Taken by mouth
Enables proper absorption of calcium
Vitamin D
Used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions
Minerals
Lack of caffeine is the number one cause of daytime fatigue
False
Maintaining good posture on the job can prevent
Musculoskeletal disorders, carpal tunnel, back injuries etc.
Allergies are _____ disorders of the immune system
Hypersensitivity
Improves skin elasticity and thickness, supports overall health of the skin
Vitamin A
Important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement
Proteins
A 2 percent drop in body water can impact short term memory, math, and the ability to focus
True
Substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria and microorganisms are
Antibiotic
Hair splinters should be removed ____, as they present the opportunity for _____
Immediately, infection
Helps protect the skin from the sun's UV light
Vitamin E
Necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body, makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight
Water
What is the recommended minimum daily water intake
What should you do to make sure a client is not allergic to something
Patch test