SOC25 Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition And Hydration Flashcards
1
Q
What is dehydration?
A
The loss of water and salts for essential body function.
2
Q
What does it mean to be hydrated.
A
Being hydrated mean 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 woman.
3
Q
What is a Diuretic?
A
It makes you produce more urine.
4
Q
What is a metabolic rate?
A
The rate at which metabolic processes take place; the rate at which a body uses up energy.
