Hydration Flashcards
Learn about hydration
1
Q
What is hydration
A
Hydration is a term used to indicate that a substance contains water
2
Q
Why does your body need water
A
To operate efficiently
3
Q
How much of your body consists of water
A
70%
4
Q
What happens if there is no fluid
A
There is no function
5
Q
What is loss of fluid called?
A
Dehydration
6
Q
How do you stop dehydration happening to you? And what is this process called?
A
Adding fluids, also called hydration
7
Q
How does our body lose water?
A
Sweating
Breathing
Going to the toilet
8
Q
How much water do men need?
A
10 to 13 cups…..3 litres
9
Q
How much water do children need?
A
8 to 10 cups….2 litres
10
Q
How much water do women need?
A
9 to 11 cups…2.2 litres
