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Water - Coggle Diagram
Water
Dehydration
Headaches
Feeling thirsty
Dark urine
Lightheadedness
Lack of energy
Functions
Cooling the body
Sweat evaporation is essential for cooling the body
The body temperature should be kept at 37 degrees to prevent damage to the bodies cells
Heat stroke can be caused if the body gets too hot. This can cause a rapid heart beat and fainting
Removing waste from the body
Water needs to transport waste products through the body
Prevents constipation and allows waste products to move through the intestines
Helps the body to use the food you eat
Water is used in saliva which digests the food we eat
Nutrients is released from food and moved round the body in the blood
Acid and water in the stomach dissolved food
Intake
How much water is needed?
Most people need around 2 litres of water a day around 8 average glasses
People who are more active need more water
20-30 percent of water comes from food
70-80 percent comes from drinks and water