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What is the main role of water in the human body?
What is the main role of water in the human body?
- Immune response
- Energy production
- Hormonal regulation
- Transporting nutrients and removing waste (correct)
Which body fluid loss contributes the most to dehydration?
Which body fluid loss contributes the most to dehydration?
- Sweating
- Urine (correct)
- Faeces
- Breathing
What is the recommended daily water intake from food for an individual?
What is the recommended daily water intake from food for an individual?
- 1 - 1.5 litres (correct)
- 2 - 2.5 litres
- 0.5 - 1 litre
- 3 litres or more
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of dehydration?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of dehydration?
How can hydration levels be assessed using urine color?
How can hydration levels be assessed using urine color?
Which type of sports drink contains more sugar than body fluids?
Which type of sports drink contains more sugar than body fluids?
What is a characteristic of isotonic sports drinks?
What is a characteristic of isotonic sports drinks?
What is the primary effect of caffeine as a diuretic?
What is the primary effect of caffeine as a diuretic?
What is the Department of Health's recommendation regarding units of alcohol?
What is the Department of Health's recommendation regarding units of alcohol?
How many calories are provided by 1g of alcohol?
How many calories are provided by 1g of alcohol?
Flashcards
Main role of water
Main role of water
Transports nutrients and removes waste products throughout the body.
Major fluid loss causing dehydration
Major fluid loss causing dehydration
Urine contributes the most to dehydration due to its primary role in fluid excretion.
Daily water intake from food
Daily water intake from food
The recommended daily water intake from food is 1 - 1.5 litres.
Not a dehydration consequence
Not a dehydration consequence
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Urine color and hydration
Urine color and hydration
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Sports drink sugar content
Sports drink sugar content
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Characteristic of isotonic sports drinks
Characteristic of isotonic sports drinks
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Caffeine as a diuretic
Caffeine as a diuretic
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Alcohol consumption advice
Alcohol consumption advice
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Calories in alcohol
Calories in alcohol
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Study Notes
- Water's main role in the human body: transporting nutrients and removing waste.
- The primary body fluid loss contributing to dehydration: urine.
- Recommended daily water intake from food for an individual: 1 - 1.5 litres.
- Increased blood pressure: NOT a consequence of dehydration.
- Hydration levels as assessed using urine color: Pale yellow indicates hydration.
- Sports drink type containing more sugar than body fluids: hypertonic.
- A characteristic of isotonic sports drinks: similar sugar concentration to body fluids.
- Caffeine as a diuretic primarily stimulates increased fluid excretion.
- Department of Health's recommendation regarding units of alcohol: Spread consumption throughout the week.
- Calories provided by 1g of alcohol: 7 kcal.
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