Water

Question 1

How much water should women drink per day

Answer 1

1.6 litres per day (that’s about 8 glasses)

Question 2

How much water should men drink per day

Answer 2

2.0 litres (that’s about 10 glasses)

Question 3

Causes of dehydration

Answer 3

-excessive sweating in high temperatures
-excessive sweating during exercise
-vomiting and diarrhoea
-low fluid intake

Question 4

Symptoms of dehydration

Answer 4

-headaches
-confusion
-tiredness/fatigue
-thirst/dry mouth

Question 5

Functions of water in the body

Answer 5

-water transports nutrients around the body
-it helps get rid of waste products
-it helps protect and lubricate joints ,eyes and throat.
-it evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefor helps regulate body temperature.

Question 6

Which fruits and veg have the highest water content

Answer 6

-cucumber & lettuce (96%)
-pineapple & blueberries (95%)
-tomatoes (94%)
-strawberries and watermelon (92%)
-grapefruit (91%)