Water 17/04.

Question 1

What are the 12 uses of water in the body?
Clues:
Absorbed by.
Percentage.
Required.
Aids.
Keeps.
Lubricates.
Maintains body.
Needed.
Maintains.
Helps eliminate
Makes food.
Helps to keep.

Answer 1

• Absorbed by NSP and helps remove waste.
• 70% of the body is water.
• Required for metabolic reactions.
• Aids absorption- nutrients dissolve in water for easy absorption.
• Keeps mucous membranes moist.
• Lubricates joints.
• Maintains body temperature.
• Needed during lactation.
• Maintains water balance.
• Helps eliminate waste from kidneys as urine
• Makes food easier to eat or swallow.
• Helps to keep faeces soft and prevents constipation.

Question 2

Water is lost through the body in the 3 following ways:

Answer 2

• From the skin through sweating.
• From the lungs through breathing.
• From the kidneys through urine and bowels.

Question 3

Six groups of people require additional water.

Answer 3

• Lactating mothers for milk production.
• Manual workers - water is lost through perspiration-required to keep them cool.
• Athletes and active people-required to keep them cool-replace water lost.
• People living in hot climates - to keep them cool.
• Lost blood in accidents/surgery- to replace fluids.
• Diarrhoea, vomiting-replace water loss volume.

Question 4

How much water should be drunk per day?

Answer 4

It is important to drink 2-3 liters per day.

Question 5

Not enough water in the body can lead to dehydration. Symptoms include:

Answer 5

• Headache.
• Constipation.
• Thirst.
• Dry mouth.
• Dizziness.
• Dry skin.

Question 6

Give 5 sources of water.

Answer 6

• Watermelon.
• Plums.
• Peaches.
• Cucumber.
• Tomatoes.
• Celery.
• Broth.
• Soup.
• Water.
• Tea.
• Juices.