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anshika

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The recommended source of fluid for healthy U.S. adults is:
 a. plain drinking water, because it is safe and noncaloric.
 b. carbonated beverages, because they have good flavor.
 c. tea or coffee, because caffeine helps maintain fluid in the body.
  d. fruit juice, because it has additional nutrients we need.
 e. soft tap water, because it is fluoridated.

Question 2

What is the most accurate statement about the body's water balance?
 a. The reference man and woman both need8 cups of fluid from beverages daily.
 b. All water must come from beverages because foods don't contain enough to contribute to intake.
  c. Fluid needs for an individual person are the same every day.
 d. Water intoxication can occur witheven a few too many cups of water.
 e. Metabolic water is generated in the tissues as a product of chemical reactions.



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dawsa925

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

e




anshika

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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