Which of the following is a feature of water and nutrition?

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Water intoxication can occur when an individual drinks too much water in a short period of time, which can lead to a dangerous drop in blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) and potentially death.

Answer: B
 The majority of water losses from the body occur through the urine, followed by sweat and then respiration. Fecal losses are a minor pathway for water loss.

Answer: C
 Chronic intakes of high levels of hard water have been associated with an increased risk for bladder cancer due to the high levels of minerals (e.g. calcium and magnesium) in the water.

Answer: D
 Soft water has low concentrations of minerals, including magnesium.

Answer: E
 Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, but not potassium.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of Water and Nutrition