Bowel Related Disorders

Question 1

Examples of food high in dietary fibre

Answer 1

Cereals. Fruits. Vegetables

Question 2

Health benefits to a diet high in fibre

Answer 2

Prevents constipation. Keep the gut healthy. Lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 3

How much fibre a day should people eat?

Answer 3

30g a day

Question 4

What are the functions of water in the body?

Answer 4

Production of body fluids
Absorption of water soluble nutrients
Removal of waste products
Regulation of body temperature

Question 5

Fluid sources of water in the diet

Answer 5

Milk
Juice
Soups
Fruits
Vegetables

Question 6

Two problems if the body doesn’t get enough water

Answer 6

Dehydration-where people can experience headaches, dizziness and feel faint. It can result in delirium or unconsciousness

Constipation- where stools are hard and difficult to pass when people go to the toilet

Question 7

Water balance in the diet

Answer 7

Weather or temperature

Water in Water out
Drink Sweating
Food. Breathing
Going to the toilet
Physical activity