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Thursday 1 August 2019

fuel for life

what is nutrients ?
* nutrients are subtenancy in food that contribute to a person`s well-being by eating a variety of foods and liquids the body takes the nutrients it needs to maintain good health.
* good nutrients allow our body to function. 





what are the three ways that we lose water from the human body ? 
1. Kidneys: by urine. Intestines, through bowel movements
2. Lungs: by exhaling water vapour. a lack of water can cause the mucus in your lungs to thicken, which slows down respiration
3.  Skin: By Perspiration. 

how long can a person live under normal conditions without drinking water? 
 At least 60% of the adult body is made of water. A human can go without food for about three weeks but would typically only last three to four days without water 


when your thirsty what is that a sign of? 
the brains way of warning you that you are dehydrated because you're not drinking enough fluid