3.2.2.3 Water: functions, losses and daily fluid needs Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 1

The 20 questions

1. Which body process is supported by water to remove unwanted substances?

   • Storing energy
   • Eliminating waste
   • Building muscle
   • Absorbing protein

2. Which of these is a primary route for daily water loss?

   • Cell division
   • Bile production
   • Digesting food
   • Sweating and urine

3. When is extra fluid intake most essential for the body?

   • Heavy exercise
   • Sleeping overnight
   • Reading quietly
   • Watching television

4. Which food group has naturally high water content?

   • Grains and cereals
   • Oils and fats
   • Fruit and vegetables
   • Nuts and seeds

5. How does a fruit and milk smoothie primarily contribute to daily nutrition?

   • Provides saturated fats
   • Supplies dietary sodium
   • Provides high water content
   • Delivers complex starch

6. What is a key role of water during the process of digestion?

   • Emulsifying dietary fat
   • Transporting nutrients
   • Producing stomach acid
   • Creating tooth enamel

7. How does water primarily help cool the body during exercise?

   • Digestion of food
   • Cellular respiration
   • Deep breathing
   • Sweating and evaporation

8. Which drink is best for replacing fluids lost during a long workout?

   • Fizzy cola
   • Energy drink
   • Diluted sports drink
   • Whole milk

9. Why is vegetable soup considered a good food for hydration?

   • Low fibre content
   • High protein content
   • High fat content
   • High water content

10. Which bodily fluid is a primary route for eliminating excess water and waste?

    • Bile
    • Urine
    • Saliva
    • Gastric juice

11. What does feeling thirsty indicate about the body's hydration status?

    • Normal balance
    • Mild dehydration
    • Overhydration
    • Salt poisoning

12. Which item best improves hydration when added to a school lunch box?

    • Salted crisps
    • Sweet biscuits
    • Salty peanuts
    • Water bottle

13. What colour of urine typically indicates mild dehydration?

    • Clear
    • Bright green
    • Dark yellow
    • Pale straw

14. How is moisture lost from the lungs during normal breathing?

    • Water vapour
    • Liquid droplets
    • Sweat glands
    • Mucus secretion

15. What factors cause daily fluid needs to vary between individuals?

    • Eye colour
    • Hair length
    • Activity and climate
    • Shoe size

16. Why does a person with a high fever need extra fluid intake?

    • Slower metabolism
    • Decreased appetite
    • Reduced breathing
    • Increased sweating

17. Which substance makes up the largest proportion of the human body?

    • Protein
    • Fat
    • Water
    • Carbohydrate

18. What condition can result from losing a large amount of water through sweat?

    • Hypertension
    • Dehydration
    • Oedema
    • Malnutrition

19. Which condition requires extra fluids to replace severe digestive water losses?

    • Food allergies
    • Acid reflux
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhoea and vomiting

20. Which food has an exceptionally high water content to aid hydration?

    • Cucumber
    • Dry oats
    • White bread
    • Cheddar cheese

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