Foods and Nutrition 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Water Intoxication, Music From The Body, Blood Sugar

• School: Western University
• Department: Foods and Nutrition
• Course: Foods and Nutrition 1021
• Professor: Noelle Martin

Document Summary

Water makes up 60% of a person"s body weight. Water is incompressible, which means that the molecules are not crowded. Acts as lubricant & cushion for joints. Lubricates digestive & respiratory tracts & mucus linings. Protects spinal cord & fetus from shock. Keeps optimal pressure on eye retina & lens; Avoiding dehydration and water intoxication by balance between: Excretion: regulated by the brain and kidneys. Dehydration: lack of sufficient water in body. Signs: thirst, weakness, headache, exhaustion, delirium, and can. Note: if you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Water intoxication water content too high from excessive ingestion end in death of plain water. Signs: headache, muscular weakness, lack of concentration, poor memory, loss of appetite. Dri meets 80% of day"s need for water. Men: 3. 7 litres of fluid from beverages and drinking water. Women: 2. 7 litres of fluid from beverages and drinking water. Most of the remaining water we need is met from consumed.