Soc24: Diet Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
1
Q
Dehydration
A
The loss of water and salts essential for normal body function
2
Q
Hydrate
A
Take on water
3
Q
Metabolic rate
A
The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy.
4
Q
Hydration
A
Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. The average recommended daily intake is 2.5 litres of water for men and 2 litres for women
5
Q
Diuretic
A
Making you produce more urine.
