Water Flashcards
what percentage of our bodies are made of water?
70%
how many litres does our body loose?
2 - 2.5 litres
what is the compostion of water
H20
what tempature does water boil at
100c
what tempature does water freeze at
0c
what are the three states of water
solid, liquid and gas
what are the properties of pure water
its tastless, colourless and odorless
where can you find sources of water in food
Most foods contain water apart from fats, dried foods e.g. flour and sugar
where can you find sources of water in Drinks
you can find it in, water,milk,juices, tea and coffee
Name three funcitons of Water
It transports nutirents and oxygen to all body cells
It helps to remove waste products from the body through urine
Water regulates body tempature through sweat
What is dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body looses more water than it takes in
name 4 symtopms of dehydrations
dry mouth
bad breath
headahces
and low blood pressure
