Nail Foundations Chapter 4 - The Healthy Professional

Beauty professionals should have a working knowledge of nutrition because _____.

good nutrition is necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails

_____ are needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of vitamins.

fats

_____ are important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement.

proteins

_____ is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.

water

Pay attention to the RDA, or _____, for all vitamin and mineral supplements.

recommended daily allowance

Vitamin _____ enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium.

D

Vitamin _____ aids in and accelerates the skin’s healing processes as well as boosting the immune system.

C

Vitamin _____ helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

E

An estimated 75 percent of Americans are _____.

dehydrated

The human body requires approximately 2 _____ of fluid a day at minimum.

liters

If you weigh 120 pounds, how many 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 _____ immunity.

natural

Of the following, _____ is the most important lifestyle choice for improving the immune system.

not smoking

You should take antibiotics _____.

that have been prescribed to you only

A _____ test is a test for identifying a possible allergy in a client.

patch

You should definitely stay home from work if you are _____.

vomiting

Avoid spreading germs by sneezing into _____.

your elbow

Allergies are _____ of the immune system.

hypersensitivity disorders

Choosing footwear that _____ is extremely important.

offers support to all parts of the foot

_____ is the first sign of dehydration.

thirst

The key to avoiding musculoskeletal disorders is _____.

prevention

_____ to achieve a balanced sitting position.

distribute your weight evenly on both hips

_____ is an example of an ergonomic bad habit.

gripping or squeezing implements too tightly

Be sure to _____ whenever you lift something.

never reach more than 18 inches away from your body

When working with pregnant clients, the most important thing to do as a beauty professional is to _____.

review all chemical labels