SECTION ONE food, nutrition and health - WATER

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How much of the body is water?
around 60%
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Name 2 reasons why our body needs water
Eliminate waste from the body
Control body temperature
Assist the process of digestion
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Name two ways in which our body loses water
urine
faeces
breath
sweat
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Name two effects of dehydration
slower reactions
poor decision making
blood thickens
increase in body temperature
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How much water should you drink a day
2 litres
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What is overhydration?
Drinking huge amounts in a short period of time
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What are the effects of overhydration?
headaches
nausea
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Name 2 reasons why our body needs water

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Eliminate waste from the body
Control body temperature
Assist the process of digestion

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Name two ways in which our body loses water

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Name two effects of dehydration

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How much water should you drink a day

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