Health and Public safety
Created by Jaidan Turek
Acquired immunity
Immunity that is developed after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat dander and ragweed)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Acquired immunity | Immunity that is developed after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations) or through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat dander and ragweed) |
Allergies | Hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system |
Antibiotics | Substances that kill or slow the 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 movements more comfortable, efficient and safe |
Fats | Nutrients needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K |
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 processes 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 cell repair and replacement |
Vitamins | Nutrients required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism |
Vitamin A | Supports overall health of the skin, aids in the health, function and repair of skin cells, has been shown to improve the skins elasticity and thickness |
Vitamin C | Need for repair of the skin and tissues, promotes the production of collagen in the skin's dermal tissues, aids in and promotes the skins 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 | Help protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns UV light |
Water | Makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body |