Nutrition Key Terms Flashcards
(18 cards)
Acquired immunity
Immunity that is developed after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) all through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat, dander, and drag weed)
Allergies
Half sensitivity disorders of the immune system
Antibiotics
Substances that kill or slow growth of bacteria and other microorganisms
Carbohydrates
Nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body
Ergonomics
The science of designing the workplace, as well as its equipment, and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
Immunity
The ability of the body to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection
Minerals
Nutrients used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions
Natural immunity
Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
Nutrition
The process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them
Patch test
A test for identifying a possible allergy in a client; also known as a predisposition test
Proteins
Nutrients important for building muscle and blood tissues and for sale repair and replacement
Vitamins
Nutrients required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism
Vitamin A
Supports the overall health of the skin; aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells; and has been shown to improve the skin, elasticity and thickness
Vitamin C
Needed for repair of the skin and tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skin, dermal tissues; aids in and promotes the skin healing process
Vitamin D
Enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance. Vitamin D also promotes rapid healing of the skin.
Vitamin E
Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun UV light
Water
Makes up 50 to 70% of the bodies weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body
Fats
Nutrients needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production and absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E & K
