Soc25 Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
1
Q
What is dehydration?
A
The loss of water and salts that are essential for normal body function
2
Q
What does it mean to hydrate?
A
To take on (drink) water
3
Q
What does it mean to be hydrated?
A
Being hydrated means the body has the correct amount of water in cells, tissues and organs to function correctly
4
Q
What is a diuretic?
A
A drug that makes you produce more urine
5
Q
What is a metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which your body uses up energy
