1.5. Keeping Skin Healthy http://www.ck12.org
Vocabulary
- sunburn: Burn to the skin that is caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun’s rays or tanning beds.
- vitamin D: Any of a group of sterols necessary for normal bone growth; found in milk, fish, and eggs and can
be produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight.
Summary
- Bathing every day helps to keep your skin clean and healthy.
- Excessive exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds is the leading cause of skin cancer.
Practice
Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.
- Good Nutrition For Healthy Skin and Hairat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkdYEGJifDE (1:13)
MEDIA
Click image to the left for more content.- What nutrients are important for healthy skin?
- What are good sources for these nutrients?
- What is one of the roles that zinc plays in healthy skin?
Review
- Why is keeping your skin clean important?
- Why is it important to avoid too much sun exposure?