Lecture 19 - water Flashcards
1
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water
A
H2O (Water has multiple and varied functions in body) (Males 60%, Female50%)
2
Q
Water balance (Input = Output)
A
Input = Beverages, foods, endogenous Output =Urine, Faeces, insensible losses (sweat, breathing)
3
Q
Water recommendations
A
High variable (NRV is adequate intake) Male 3.4 (2.6) L,Female 2.8 (2.1) L