6.1 Composition of urine in grams per 100 cm3 for a normal person
Figure 9 Substances found in urine of a normal person. Proteins are not present in urine.
6.2 Effect of diet on urine composition
§ Increased intake of fluids à more urine is produced.
§ High salt intake à excess salts excreted in urine.
§ Diet rich in protein à more urea present in urine as excess amino acids are deaminated in the liver.
§ Sugar rich food à trace amount of glucose in urine.