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C, HYGIENE OF EXCRETION

1. Kidneys: Susceptible to overstrain but are wonderfully effective
mechanisms if given reasonable treatment.

Protections:

(a) Ample water

(b) Adequate diet

(c) Exercise

(d) Proper posture

(e) Periodic health examination

&e Intestinal: The regularity and effectiveness of excretions by the
bowels is influenced by:

(a) Lack of proper habits of evacuation
(b) Unsuitable diet

(c) Weak abdominal muscles

(d) Too little exercise

(e) Low fluid intake

5. Lungs: Air necds of the body in character and amount.

(a) Effective ventilation
(b) Proper breathing

4. Skin: -Its function and appearance are guides to successful nutrition.
Its effectiveness as an excretory organ is influenced by:

(a) Digestion--quality and quantity of diet
(b) Cleanliness-=bathing habits

REQUIRED READING

Storey~-Principles of Hygiene, Book l, Chape 6
Martin--Human Body, Chap. 31

Kirkpatrick & Huettner--Fundamentals of Health, Chap. 9
Meredith=-Hygiene, Chap. 35

Williams~-Personal Hygiene Applied, Chap. 10

COLLATERAL REFERENCES

Burton-Opitz--Textbook of Physiology, Section on Excretion
Stiles--Nutritional Physiology, Chap. 17