Water and Fluids True/False

Muscle tissue contains less water than fat tissue

• True

• False

Bodily water content is dependent on age and body weight

• True

• False

Diarrhoea and vomiting can cause dehydration

• True

• False

Water deficiency will not cause kidney damage

• True

• False

Constipation cannot be prevented by an increased water intake

• True

• False

People who are more active require more water

• True

• False

Water is not necessary for digestive processes

• True

• False

Males generally require more water than females

• True

• False

Water is the vehicle for transportation of nutrients around the body

• True

• False

Water contains 20kJ per 100mL

• True

• False