HUN 2201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Goitre, Iron Supplement, Ferrous
3 Apr 2016
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Water is the luid in which all life processes occur. 75% of water is in lean issue (muscle and bone) Ai = men 3. 7 l, women 2. 7 l. Electrolytes: when they dissociate into ions, they can now carry an electric current imbalance results in vomiing and diarrhea. Best water to supply the daily water intake based on how much free water is available: low-fat or non-fat milk: water (lavored waters, unsweetened tea/decaf cofee. 5: sports drinks, coconut water (these have more electrolytes, which is why they"re low on fruit and vegetable juices the list, sweetened beverages (soda) coconut water is very high in potassium (61mg/oz) Sot water: replace magnesium and calcium with sodium. Beter for laundry and showers, but worse in the body. This can lead to increased heart disease and high blood pressure, hard water supports normal blood pressure. Kidneys are central to regulaion of blood volume and pressure. Maintain structure, regulate chemical reacions, and regulate body processes.
