The document discusses sources of water such as streams, lakes, and rivers. It also discusses what water is, its functions in the body such as regulating temperature and carrying nutrients, and diseases related to water like dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in and its symptoms include fatigue and dizziness. The document also covers sources of fiber, what fiber is, its functions, and diseases related to fiber deficiency like diverticulitis.
The document discusses sources of water such as streams, lakes, and rivers. It also discusses what water is, its functions in the body such as regulating temperature and carrying nutrients, and diseases related to water like dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in and its symptoms include fatigue and dizziness. The document also covers sources of fiber, what fiber is, its functions, and diseases related to fiber deficiency like diverticulitis.
The document discusses sources of water such as streams, lakes, and rivers. It also discusses what water is, its functions in the body such as regulating temperature and carrying nutrients, and diseases related to water like dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in and its symptoms include fatigue and dizziness. The document also covers sources of fiber, what fiber is, its functions, and diseases related to fiber deficiency like diverticulitis.
The document discusses sources of water such as streams, lakes, and rivers. It also discusses what water is, its functions in the body such as regulating temperature and carrying nutrients, and diseases related to water like dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in and its symptoms include fatigue and dizziness. The document also covers sources of fiber, what fiber is, its functions, and diseases related to fiber deficiency like diverticulitis.
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Sources of water
1. Streams 2. Lakes 3. Rivers 4. Rain 5. Wells
What is water? Water (chemical formula H2O) is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms. Water is also a macronutrient in the sense that the body needs it in large amounts, but unlike the other macronutrients, it does not contain carbon or yield energy.
Functions of water Regulates body temperature Moistens tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth Protects body organs and tissues such as the Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells Lessens burden the on kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products Helps dissolve minerals and nutrients to make them accessible to your body It helps create saliva It helps prevent constipation It helps excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. It helps with nutrient absorption It helps fight off illnesses such as hypertension and kidney stones Prevents dehydration
Diseases 1.Dehydration Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.
Symptoms of dehydration Sunken eyes, cheeks Sunken soft spot on top of skull Listlessness or irritability Extreme thirst Less frequent urination Dark-colored urine Fatigue Dizziness Confusion
Complications caused by Dehydration
Urinary and kidney problems. Prolonged or repeated bouts of dehydration can cause urinary tract infections, kidney stones and even kidney failure. Low blood volume shock (hypovolemic shock). This is one of the most serious, and sometimes life-threatening, complications of dehydration. It occurs when low blood volume causes a drop in blood pressure and a drop in the amount of oxygen in your body.
What is Fiber Fiber,dietary or roughage is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.
Functions of Fiber Normalizes bowel movements Lowers cholesterol levels Helps control blood sugar levels Helps prevent the development of colored talent cancer
Diseases Diverticulitis Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when small pouches, or sacs, form and push outward through weak spots in the wall of your colon
Colon caner Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age
