Nutrients Required During Youth Including Water, Calcium, Sodium, and Iron (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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How long can humans survive without drinking water?
How long can humans survive without drinking water?
Only a few days
How much fluid per day do women need to prevent dehydration?
How much fluid per day do women need to prevent dehydration?
About 2 litres (8 cups)
Why is youth the most important period for bone development?
Why is youth the most important period for bone development?
Bone density increases more than any time
What percentage of calcium may be absorbed from spinach due to oxalic acid?
What percentage of calcium may be absorbed from spinach due to oxalic acid?
About 5%
How much sodium do Australians consume compared to what's needed?
How much sodium do Australians consume compared to what's needed?
8-9 times the required amount
What percentage of salt in the Australian diet comes from bread?
What percentage of salt in the Australian diet comes from bread?
19%
A food is considered low-sodium if it contains how much sodium per 100g?
A food is considered low-sodium if it contains how much sodium per 100g?
Less than 120mg
What is the main function of haemoglobin in blood?
What is the main function of haemoglobin in blood?
Transport oxygen from lungs to cells
What condition results from not getting enough iron?
What condition results from not getting enough iron?
Anaemia
How does vitamin C help with iron absorption from plant sources?
How does vitamin C help with iron absorption from plant sources?
Changes iron's chemical make-up