1). What are the main functions of water in our body?
Ans: - Allows chemical reactions to occur
- Most vital nutrient*
- 19% of it is from food
- Controls body temp
- Helps lubricate joints / GI tract
2). How much water does an adult need?
Ans: 2.5-3 liters
3). What are the two types of energy cycles?
Ans: External: from the sun.
Internal: from eating food (ATP).
4). What group has the highest energy-dense food?
Ans: fried meats
5). What is an example of an energy-dense food?
Ans: butter
6). What group has nutrient dense food?
Ans: whole grains
7). What is an example of a nutrient and energy-dense food?
Ans: avocado
8). What population needs lower energy dense and higher nutrient density foods?
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, Ans: older
9). What population needs higher nutrient-dense foods?
Ans: menopausal women
10). How long is glycogen stored in the liver and muscles?
Ans: 12-48 hours
11). What is lost during extended periods of starvation?
Ans: muscle
12). What's the role of protein in the body?
Ans: maintain fluid balance
13). What's the role of minerals in the body?
Ans: catalyst for cellar function
14). What does high cholesterol puts you at risk for?
Ans: cardiovascular diseases
15). What is the initial symptom of dehydration?
Ans: thirst
16). What are the signs of dehydration?
Ans: - high pulse
- low blood pressure
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, 17). What increases the risk of dehydration?
Ans: - Diuretic Meds like Furosemide
- Uncontrolled Diabetes
18). What are the 3 p's of diabetes?
Ans: polydipsia = excessive thirst
polyuria = excessive urination
polyphagia = excessive appetite
19). What's polydipsia?
Ans: excessive thirst
20). Uncontrollable diabetes can increase need for ________________.
Ans: water
21). What happens if you only drink water after a workout?
Ans: - risk for hyponatremia (low sodium in blood)
22). What minerals regulates water balance?
Ans: - sodium
- chloride
23). What is the medical term for low calcium in the blood?
Ans: hypocalcemia
24). What is the medical term for low potassium in the blood?
Ans: hypokalemia
25). What condition is a symptom of dehydration that must be reported?
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