Why is water considered the most indispensable nutrient?
Chapter 8: WATER AND MINERALS
1. Why is water considered the most indispensable nutrient?
2. What are the symptoms of drinking too little? Can you drink too much water?
3. How much water do you need in a day? Are there certain individuals that may need more water?
4. Are there any minerals that have higher recommendations for younger individuals? Older individuals? During pregnancy?
5. Explain the concept of water weight? Why would individuals experience an increase in water weight?
completing the mineral and vitamin study tool will help with the following question
6. What are
a) the main functions of minerals
b) good food sources
c) deficiency and excess (if any) signs of these minerals
d) factors that affect bioavailability
e) Are there specific populations of individuals that are at higher risk for deficiency?
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