ISSA Nutritionist: Unit 8

Question 1

solute

Answer 1

The minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent

Question 2

Hyponatremia

Answer 2

having too much water relative to sodium content.

Question 3

edema

Answer 3

Swelling from fluid accumulation

Question 4

anasarca

Answer 4

Massive edema in subcutaneous space

Question 5

Orthorexia

Answer 5

Obsessiveness about the quality of the food being ingested, ensuring that it’s the most healthy, organic, etc.

Question 6

Fluid balance

Answer 6

Fluid balance is the relationship between fluid coming in and fluid going out.

Question 7

Water as a solvent and transporter

Answer 7

A solvent is a liquid that can dissolve other solids, liquids, or gases

Question 8

Water as a catalyst

Answer 8

Dissolved chemicals spend much of their time hanging out in water

Question 9

Water as a lubricant

Answer 9

Water lubricates joints and acts as a shock absorber for the eyes and spinal cord.

Question 10

Water as a temperature regulator

Answer 10

When our body temperature goes up, we sweat. As sweat evaporates, it cools us.

Question 11

Water as a source of minerals

Answer 11

both seawater and naturally occurring freshwater are full of dissolved minerals.