Water and Dietary Fibre

Question 1

Function of water

Answer 1

• Required for all body fluids
• Excrete waste from body
• Regulates body temperature

Question 2

Sources of water

Answer 2

Fruit, vegetables, milk, fruit juice, tap water

Question 3

Impact of having not enough water

Answer 3

May become dehydrated leading to confusion and lack of concentration

Question 4

Functions of dietary fibre

Answer 4

• Prevent bowel disorders such as constipation, diverticulitis, and bowel cancer
• Absorbs water to bulk faeces
• Feeling of fullness, prevents obesity

Question 5

Sources of dietary fibre

Answer 5

Wholegrain cereal, bread, oats, peas, beans, fresh fruit and vegetables

Question 6

Impact of having not enough fibre

Answer 6

Bowel disorders e.g constipation, bowel cancer