FDNS 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Water Supply Network, Hyperkalemia, Protoplasm
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Metabolic water (produce water as by product of metabolism); metabolize350 g of carbohydrate 1 liter of water. Ai established for water under normal environmental temperatures and activity levels. Blood is extracellular, muscle cells are intracellular. Greater amount of muscle (high water content) Greater amount of body fat (low water content) Deep yellow may indicate hypohydration: riboflavin vitamin may cause deep yellow urine color. Rapid body weight changes are due to body water loss or gain. Protection of organs such as brain and spinal cord. Maintenance of electrolyte balance and key cell functions. Main constituent of blood *** (delivering oxygen, nutrients, hormones, through the body & decreasing waste & transporting co2) Decreased risk of bladder and colon cancer. Suppression of appetite in weight control (the volumetric diet plan) A substance in solution that conducts an electric current. Na, cl, k, ca, mg ; and others. Distributed widely in nature, but in small amounts in natural foods.