Bio*3200 Exam 3

self explan

Water. Function:

human body is 65-70% water; maintains body temperature, lubricates

Beverages and Hydration: What are the types of water?

Artesian, Mineral, Spring, Well, Purified

Beverages and Hydration: Artesian water, Mineral water and Spring water

collected from a confined aquifer rising to surface; contains higher amount of calcium, magnesium, iron, sulfur and sodium, flows naturally to the surface from underground

Beverages and Hydration: Well water, Purified water and Sparkling Water

pumped from an aquifer, deionized, distilled or treated through reverse osmosis; is technically a soft drink

Beverages and Hydration: Water Balanced.

Water consumed = water excreted, most water lost in urine and sweat. Small amounts are lost in lungs as vapor

Beverages and Hydration: Dehydration and Overhydration

causes thirst, fatgiure, headache and dark urine;hypnatremia can occur with consumption of <15-20 of water per day, kidney failrue or improper total parenteral nutrition

Beverages and Hydration: Functional Beverages: Nutraceuticals and Sports and Performance Drinks

which claim to deliver health benefits (cranberry juice for urinary tract infections, probiotics and lycopene(antioxidant); replace fluid, electrolytes and carbs lost during intense exercise,(Drink 2 C before )

Beverages and Hydration: Smart Beverages and Energy Drinks

add amino acids and antioxidants(little research behind them); are high-calorie w/ vitamins, caffeine and amino acids (may cause heart problems in large amounts)

Beverages and Hydration: Coffee. Legend says it was discovered in 3rd Century AD Ethiopia

beans are picked, partially dried, hulled, roasted and ground

Beverages and Hydration: Tea. Tea Types

Discovered in China, c 2,737 BC they use Camellia sinensis; black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea and Herbal “tea”

Beverages and Hydration: Oolong Tea, White Tea and Herbal “Tea”

partially oxidized and flavored with jasmine; produced from the tip of silver needle and white peony buds in China; does not contain tea leaves but a variety of other leaves

Beverages and Hydration: Steps to Tea Production Process

Plucking, withering, Rolling/Bruising, Oxidation, Fixing, Drying and Sorting

includes polyphenols give tea a bitter test(green tea has the most ), may decrease cancer/heart disease risk pr may prevent non-heme absorption when consumed w/ meals