Unit 25 Flashcards
1
Q
Is WATER an essential nutrient?
A
Yes
2
Q
Functions of water
A
- Maintenance of body temp
- Hydration
- Removal of waste products
- Participation in energy formation
- Major source of flouride
3
Q
Daily Fluid Recommendations vary on what factors?
A
- Diet
- Activity
- Temperature
- Humidity
4
Q
Beverages = __% of Water
A
95%
5
Q
Fruits + Veggies = __% of Water
A
75-90%
6
Q
Meats = __% of Water
A
50-70%
7
Q
10 Factors that increase Water Needs
A
- Diseases that mess with water balance
- exercise
- forced air environments
- heated / de-hydrated environments
- increased dietary fiber, sugar, salt, protein
- drugs
- pregnancy
- Prolonged sickness
- Surgery / blood loss
- young / old age (cannot regulate body temp)
8
Q
Dehydration
A
reduces ability to dissipate heat causing increased body temperature
decreases oxygen consumption
9
Q
Temperature and L of Water Lost
A
Lower the temperature = Less water lost
Higher the temperature = Higher water lost
- sweating causes you to lose 1-2 L / hour
10
Q
Water created by
A
Metabolism
Foods
Liquids
11
Q
__ of Weight loss = __ of Sweat
A
1 kg of Weight loss = 1 L of Sweat
12
Q
Electrolyte replacement
A
- Can happen in a meal (1-3g)
- Salt tablets not recommended
- K+ losses easily replaced by fruits and veggies
13
Q
3 Components to Electrolyte Replacement
A
- Volume
- little by little, to prevent bloating - Temp
- colder better for ingestion - Composition
- 6-10% of glucose to provide energy
14
Q
Mineral Water
A
- underground
- reservoirs between rocks
- dissolved minerals
15
Q
Spring Water
A
- springs that form pools or streams