What helps maintain water balance?
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Correct answer: Adequate safe water intake
Water balance is maintained when fluid intake broadly matches water lost through urine, sweat, breathing and stools. Drinking adequate safe water supports circulation, temperature regulation, digestion and removal of wastes. Fried food, salt alone or dry snacks cannot maintain hydration and may increase discomfort or thirst; therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Adequate safe water intake
Why is this the correct answer?
Water balance is maintained when fluid intake broadly matches water lost through urine, sweat, breathing and stools. Drinking adequate safe water supports circulation, temperature regulation, digestion and removal of wastes. Fried food, salt alone or dry snacks cannot maintain hydration and may increase discomfort or thirst; therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Water safety and purification methods.
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