WATER Flashcards
● An inorganic molecule consisting of 2 atoms of hydrogen bonded with 1 atom of oxygen (HշO).
● Major component of blood plasma.
● Perfect medium for body processes.
water
● A component of all body cells.
● Important for the maintenance of life.
● Constitutes 50–60% of normal adult body weight.
water
The water content of ___ tissue is higher than that of ___ tissue.
muscle;
fat
% is highest in ___ (75%) and decreases with age
newborns
Serves as a ___ in many biological reactions especially involving digestion and aids in absorption, transportation circulation and
elimination.
catalyst
Necessary for ___ of nutrients in the cells, making it essential for metabolism
hydrolysis
total water intake:
0-6 months
3 cups / 0.7 L
total water intake:
7-12 months
3.5 cups / 0.8 L
total water intake:
1-3 years
5.5 cups / 1.3 L
total water intake:
4-8 years
7.5 cups / 1.7 L
total water intake:
9-13 years - males
10.5 cups / 2.4 L
total water intake:
9-13 years - females
9 cups / 2.1 L
total water intake:
14-18 years - males
14 cups / 3.3 L
total water intake:
14-18 years - females
10 cups / 2.1 L
total water intake:
19-70+ - males
16 cups / 3.7 L
total water intake:
19-70+ - females
11.5 cups / 2.7 L
total water intake:
pregnant
3 L
total water intake:
lactating
3.8 L
Shelf life of bottled water is approximately ___ and the commodity is kept in a cool, dry place
2 years
If tap water is used, let tap water run for about ___ before collecting for drinking purposes.
3 minutes
Boil tap water for at least ___. Be sure to pour collected water in sterilized containers.
5 minutes
Put drinking water inside the ___ (if available) to slow down the multiplication of harmful microorganisms
refrigerator
percentage of water in food:
water
100%
percentage of water in food:
Non-fat milk, strawberries, watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, celery, spinach, broccoli, kangkong leaves (boiled), cucumber, sweet potato leaves (boiled), tomato, mango
90-99%
percentage of water in food:
Fruit juice, yogurt, apples, grapes, oranges, carrots, kangkong leaves (raw), togue, kalabasa fruit
80-89%
percentage of water in food:
Shrimp, banana, corn, potato, avocado, cottage cheese, atis, chico
70-79%
percentage of water in food:
Pasta, legumes, salmon, ice cream, chicken breast, boiled rice, lea pork (boiled)
60-69%
percentage of water in food:
Ground beef, hotdogs, feta cheese, kesong puti, tinapang bangus, tuyo(tawilis)
50-59%
percentage of water in food:
Pizza, peanut (boiled), soybean (boiled), suman
40-49%
percentage of water in food:
Cheddar cheese, breads
30-39%
percentage of water in food:
Pepperoni sausage, cakes, biscuits
20-29%
percentage of water in food:
Butter, margarine, raisins, dried dilis
10-19%
percentage of water in food:
Crackers, cereals, pretzels, taco shells, peanut butter, munggo (green, raw)
1-9%
percentage of water in food:
oils
0%
● Can occur when people drink much more water than their body needs (ex. athletes)
● Results when water intake is increased without the corresponding increase Na intake (ex. travelers and construction workers).
overhydration / water intoxication
● Symptoms: muscle cramps, weakness, or drop in blood pressure.
● First aid measure: provide Na in very small amounts with the intake of solids
overhydration / water introxication
● Occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in.
● Your body doesn’t have enough water and fluids to carry out its normal functions
dehydration
true or false: dehydration is not a big deal in infants and young children
false
dehydration - Fatal if the loss is from ___ of total body water.
20-28%
dehydration - Serious if the loss is about ___ of the total body water
10%
signs of dehydration:
● Thirst
● Headache
● Fatigue
● Flushed skin
● Dry mouth and throat
mild dehydration
signs of dehydration:
● Rapid heart rate
● Dizziness
● Low blood pressure
● Weakness and lack of energy
● Highly concentrated urine, but low in volume
moderate dehydration
signs of dehydration:
● Muscle spasm
● Swollen tongue
● Poor blood circulation
● Increased weakness
● Failing kidney function
● Dehydration is complete when urine is clear
severe dehydration
