Nutrition Midterm Part 3

On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body water? 35-year-old overweight woman 35-year-old lean woman 35-year-old lean man 35-year-old overweight man

Up to what percentage of an adult's healthy body weight is fluid? 30 70 40 20

Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition? The intracellular fluid will leave the cells creating a fluid imbalance. Fluid will be lost from the extracellular fluid environment. The extracellular electrolyte concentration will be very low. The fluid imbalance will result in an irregular heartbeat.

What is the primary reason we sweat? to maintain sodium balance to excrete waste products to maintain blood volume to regulate body temperature

The two electrolytes most important in enabling nerves to respond to stimuli are sodium and phosphorus. potassium. chloride. iron.

When hiking at a high altitude, increased fluid retention is a significant risk. True False

Which of the following can contribute to dehydration? diarrhea the thirst mechanism release of ADH from the pituitary gland water reabsorption by the kidneys

Which of the following is a diuretic? alcohol milk orange juice water

Sports beverages are a combination of fluid, carbohydrate, and diuretics. soluble fiber. electrolytes. unsaturated fatty acids.