Water and Dietary Fibre Flashcards
is water and fibre nutrients
no
how much water is in the brain and the blood
brain- 75%
blood- 85%
what for is water needed for body fluids
digestive jucies, mucus, saliva,blood, sweat, urine
how does the body regulate body temp
by sweating
how much glasses of water
6-8 a day
water helps to remove waste faeces by combining with……
NSP- fibre
what does water lubricates
joints and eyes
sources of water
tap water
fruit and veg
all drinks
what does soluble fibre dissolve in
in water
what does soluble fibre do
acts like a sponge and moderates blood sugar levels and remove cholesterol
does insoluble fibre dissolve in water
no
what does insoluble fibre do
acts like a broom to sweep out the digestive tract
what does insoluble fibre do when going to the toilet
makes it soft and prevent constipation and bowel disorder
what are the sources of soluble fibre
oats, beans, fruit and veg
what are the sources of insoluble fibre
wholegrain, fruit with skin, veg
