Test Flashcards
About ### of the body is made up of water
70%
Women should drink
Men should drink
1.6 litres of fluid
2 litres of fluid
Four causes of hydration
Sweating during exercise
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Not drinking enough
Four symptoms of dehydration
Headache
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Thirsty
Six sources of water in food
Cucumber Smoothie Soup Tea Pineapple Milk
Now for the functions
- Water transports _________ around the body.
- It helps us get rid of _____ products.
- It helps protect and lubricate ________ , eyes and throat.
- It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot therefore helps regulate ______ ____________
The answers were
- Nutrients
- Waste
- Joints
- Body temperature
In the short term if not enough fiber is obtained you can experience _____________
In the long term, more serious diseases can occur including ______ and _______
Constipation
Bowel cancer and diverticular disease
Four good sources of fibre
Bran flakes
Fruit and vegetables with the skin
Brown pasta
Baked beans
Protein is good for
Rapid growth during childhood and puberty
And
Repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues at all stages of life
Protein Sources of animals include
Beef Pork Eggs Poultry Milk , cheese and yogurt
Plant sources of protein include
Kidney beans
Lentils
Bread pasta rice
Pulses