Fibre and water

Question 1

why do we need fibre

Answer 1

to stay healthy

Question 2

what happens if you dont eat enough fibre

Answer 2

will lead to health problems
-constipation
-colon cancer
-heart disease
-a high blood pressure

Question 3

how much fibre should a adult have

Answer 3

30g
-children need less

Question 4

what percentage of the body is water

Answer 4

60%
-found in every cell of the body

Question 5

name 3 uses of water

Answer 5

-to eliminate waste from the body (excretion)
-control body temperature (sweating)
-aid the process of digestion

Question 6

how does the body loose water

Answer 6

-by sweating
-urine
-faeces

Question 7

name what dehydration causes

Answer 7

-slower reactions
-blood to thicken
-increase in body temperature

Question 8

how much should we drink in a day

Answer 8

2litres
-but if hot you need to drink more

Question 9

what is overhydration

Answer 9

-caused by drinking huge amounts of water in short periods of time
-leads to headaches, nausea, confusion