Foods Nov 6 Lecture- water Flashcards
How much water do adults and children make up
adults -60% and children- 80%
Does the suggestion of water have a lot of power
yes! well think of it you are thinking about water so no you are wanting to drink
what does being thirsty indicate for us
what we are already dehydrated
water can act like a..
transport vehicle that brings the good stuff in and takes the bad out
what helps your blood sugar level if it is to high?
insulin for one but water also helps to dilute it as well
water helps to absorb everything but not…
fat and fat soluble vitamins
what does water help maintain?
our body temperature and replenishes the water after we sweat
as prof noelle said water is “incompressible”, what does this mean?
it protects the baby and our joints- acts like a lubricant
Where does the fetus live?
in the ammoniac sac
she mentions this in every lecture..
we always need our food and water in moderation
the sensation of being thirsty comes from our..
brain
how much water do we take from foods?
20%
How much water do we take from liquids?
70%
what is a metabolic water?
it is water that is produced based on how much our body makes on its own, which is between 6-10%
what is excretion regulated by in our body?
our brains and kidneys
the act of vomiting and shitting a lot can make us
lose a lot of water, so it is always important to replenish
what can dehydration affect?
our mood and the way we focus
what is the recommended amount of cups a day?
2 cups a day
how much water should women have
2.7 liters
how much water should men have
3.7 liters
should you consume more water if working out or pregnant
yes, preferably another 2 cups