Foundations Chapter 4: The Healthy Professional

What is true of water?

It is beneficial for beauty professionals to have a working knowledge of nutrition because __________.

What governmental agency issues the recommended nutritional guideline MyPlate?

To keep the body healthy, you must be sure that what you eat helps to __________.

A 2 percent drop in __________ can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty in focusing on a computer screen or a printed page.

What nutrient aids in and accelerates the skin's healing processes and is vitally important in fighting the aging process?

In a nutrition context, RDA stands for __________.

One of the best ways to follow a healthy diet is to read __________.

__________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.

The USDA recommends that people consume __________.

Vitamins are considered _________.

Water makes up ___________ percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.

Lack of water is the principal cause of daytime ___________.

A 180-lb person needs about __________ 8-oz glasses of water a day for maximum physical health.

__________ is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

When prescribed antibiotics, you should __________.

If you are __________ or experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home from work until you have been cleared by a physician or your symptoms have disappeared.

Rather than using your hands, sneeze into _________ when on the job.

What is highly effective at reducing the spread of illness-causing bacteria?

__________ is a common source of overexposure allergies among beauty professionals.

It is important to __________ your hands after taking off used gloves.

Hydrogen peroxide should _________ on an open cut.

A __________ test should be used prior to a service if your client is on antibiotics.

The way to counter the negative impact of repetitive motions or long periods spent in one position is by __________.

Your shoulders should be relaxed and _________ when you are providing client services.

The science of designing the workplace, as well as its equipment and tools, to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is called __________.

Your shoes should have a low heel and ____________.

As you work, your neck should be _________.

One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and more ___________.

An awareness of your posture and ___________, coupled with good work habits, and proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.

As you work, you should hold your elbows at no more than a __________-degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time.

Your wrists should be kept in a(n) __________ position as much as possible when you work.

Repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and __________.

To avoid ergonomic-related injuries, consider using __________.

Which of the following can prevent fatigue and many other physical problems?

To sit correctly in a balanced position, your back should be __________.

What type of shoe is not safe to wear around electrical tools and sharp implements?

___________ when lifting.

When working on a client's hand, __________.

You should ____________ if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or working with a pregnant client.