Wellbeing quiz Food for thought
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In general, how much water should children and teens drink a day?
- 6 to 8 cups
- 2 to 4 cups
- 3 to 5 cups
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When does dehydration occur?
- When you drink too much water than required
- When you use or lose more fluid than you take in
- When you don’t feel thirsty
While low levels of dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy, and constipation, high levels can cause serious complications such as kidney stone and heat stroke.
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How does water help your skeletal system?
- It acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints
- It makes bones stronger
- It makes the bone marrow
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Water helps your ….......................... remove waste from your blood. Fill in the blanks.
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidneys
The kidneys filter unwanted substances from the blood and produce urine to excrete them.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- Plasma, the pale yellow liquid portion of your blood, is about 90% water
- Pale yellow urine is a sign of dehydration
- Water helps break down the food you eat, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed by your body
Pale yellow urine is a sign that you are drinking enough water. If you are dehydrated, the urine will become a deep amber or even light brown. Pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications can change your urine colour.
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