Which of the following statements about dehydration is FALSE?
A) The body can tolerate up to 2.5 per cent of body water without any adverse symptoms.
B) Infants and the elderly are more at risk of dehydration compared to other age groups.
C) In addition to fluid from food sources, we need to drink water at least eight glasses (about 2 litres) a day; this is to prevent dehydration.
D) The elderly are at risk of dehydration due to the reduction in their thirst perception, renal concentration ability and vasopressin effectiveness.
E) Death can occur with a loss of over 20 per cent of body water.
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