Fibre and water pg10 Flashcards
explain what fibre is
a type of carbohydrate that helps to keep the digestive system working properly and keep food moving through it
what types of food is fibre found in
-veg (peas,beans brocolli)
-fruit (apples, bananas)
-brown bread
-rice
-pasta
-lentils
-beans
why do we need fibre
to stay healthy
what happens if you dont eat enough fibre
will lead to health problems
-constipation
-colon cancer
-heart disease
-a high blood pressure
how much fibre should a adult have
30g
-children need less
what percentage of the body is water
60%
-found in every cell of the body
name 3 uses of water
-to eliminate waste from the body (excretion)
-control body temperature (sweating)
-aid the process of digestion
how does the body loose water
-by sweating
-urine
-faeces
name what dehydration causes
-slower reactions
-blood to thicken
-increase in body temperature
how much should we drink in a day
2litres
-but if hot you need to drink more
what is overhydration
-caused by drinking huge amounts of water in short periods of time
-leads to headaches, nausea, confusion
