Nutrients Required During Youth Including Water, Calcium, Sodium, and Iron (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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% of water in human body
% of water in human body
50-75%
Daily water intake for women (litres)
Daily water intake for women (litres)
2 litres (8 cups)
Peak bone mass definition
Peak bone mass definition
Max bone density & strength reached in early adulthood
% Ca absorbed when oxalic acid present
% Ca absorbed when oxalic acid present
5%
Australians' sodium intake vs required
Australians' sodium intake vs required
8-9 times more than needed
Convert sodium to salt content
Convert sodium to salt content
Multiply sodium by 2.5
Low-sodium food threshold (mg per 100g)
Low-sodium food threshold (mg per 100g)
<120mg per 100g
Haemoglobin function
Haemoglobin function
Oxygen-carrying component of blood
Anaemia definition
Anaemia definition
Reduced oxygen delivery to cells due to low red blood cells
Vitamin C role in iron absorption
Vitamin C role in iron absorption
Changes plant iron makeup, enhancing absorption
