The Healthy Professional

5. hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system
6. supports the overall health of the skin; aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells; has been shown to improve the skin’s elasticity and thickness
8. makes up 50 to 70 percent of the body’s weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body
10. nutrients used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions
12. enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance. also promotes rapid healing of the skin
15. the science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
17. substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms
18. nutrients required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism

1. a test for identifying a possible allergy in a client; also known as a predisposition test
2. the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them
3. nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body
4. helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV light
7. 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)
9. the ability of the body to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection
11. immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
13. nutrients important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement
14. an important substance needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skin’s dermal tissues; aids in and promotes the skin’s healing process
16. nutrients needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K