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1
Q

About ### of the body is made up of water

A

70%

2
Q

Women should drink

Men should drink

A

1.6 litres of fluid

2 litres of fluid

3
Q

Four causes of hydration

A

Sweating during exercise
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Not drinking enough

4
Q

Four symptoms of dehydration

A

Headache
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Thirsty

5
Q

Six sources of water in food

A
Cucumber 
Smoothie 
Soup
Tea
Pineapple 
Milk
6
Q

Now for the functions

  • Water transports _________ around the body.
  • It helps us get rid of _____ products.
  • It helps protect and lubricate ________ , eyes and throat.
  • It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot therefore helps regulate ______ ____________
A

The answers were

  • Nutrients
  • Waste
  • Joints
  • Body temperature
7
Q

In the short term if not enough fiber is obtained you can experience _____________
In the long term, more serious diseases can occur including ______ and _______

A

Constipation

Bowel cancer and diverticular disease

8
Q

Four good sources of fibre

A

Bran flakes
Fruit and vegetables with the skin
Brown pasta
Baked beans

9
Q

Protein is good for

A

Rapid growth during childhood and puberty
And
Repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues at all stages of life

10
Q

Protein Sources of animals include

A
Beef
Pork
Eggs
Poultry
Milk , cheese and yogurt
11
Q

Plant sources of protein include

A

Kidney beans
Lentils
Bread pasta rice
Pulses