Water Flashcards
1
Q
Detailed functions of water
A
Provides fluids to keep joints mobile
Helps maintain blood pressure
Protects organs body and tissues
Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
2
Q
How much glasses should we drink a day
A
6-8
3
Q
Why intake of smoothies and fruit juice should be limited to 150mls
A
Free sugars and acids are in smoothies causing tooth decay and weight gain
4
Q
4 symptoms of dehydration
A
Headache
Dizziness
Thirst
Dark urine
5
Q
When would it be important to increase fluid intake
A
Excessive sweating due to hard physical activity
Hot weather especially if not used to
Ilness eg vomiting or diarrhoea
6
Q
Factors that impact hydration
A
Age
Physical activity level
Weather
Illnesss
