Chapter 2- Learning About Nutrients + dehydration Flashcards
1
Q
The 5 main nutrients
A
Protein Fat Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals
2
Q
In addition to the nutrients we need
A
Iron and Dietary Fibre
3
Q
How much of the human body is water
A
70% is water
4
Q
How much water should we drink a day
A
Women - 1.6 litres a day
Men - 2 litres a day
5
Q
4 reasons to dehydration
A
Not drinking enough fluids
Vomiting
Sweating during exercise
Diarrhoea
6
Q
4 symptoms of dehydration
A
Feeling thirsty
Dry mouth
Headache + tiredness
Reduced urine + darkness
7
Q
6 sources of water ( bar water )
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Soup Tea / coffee Milk Fruit juices Fruit + veg Jelly
8
Q
- Function of water
A
Water transports nutrients around the body
It helps us get rid of waste products
It helps protect And lubricate joints, eyes and throat
It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temperature
