Water-nutrition
Water & cancer
11 glasses a day Help keep male bladder cancer away
Percentage your body is made up of water
60%
Severe complications of dehydration
Cramps Heat stroke Swelling of brain Seizures Hypo-volumetric shock-Decreased blood volume Kidney failure Coma/death
Dehydration signs
Decreased turgor-skin elasticity Sunken eyes Few/no tears Dry mouth Dark urine Sleepy
Common Causes of dehydration
Diarrhea Vomiting Fever Diabetes Hot weather Intense exercise
Corticosteroid/prednisone
Drink more water Increase potassium intake
Antidepressants
Drink more water Monitor salt intake
Systems that depend on water
Every system
Mature signs of dehydration
Extreme thirst Lack of urination Shriveled skin Dizzy/confused Heartburn Joint pain Back pain Migraines Fibromyalgia
Early signs of dehydration
Fatigue Anxiety Irritability Depression Cravings Cramps Headaches
Benefits of water
Feel fuller-lose weight Remedy for headache Healthy skin Better productivity Better exercise
What does water do for you?
Flushes waste Lubricates joints Regulates body temp Shock absorber for brain and spine Converts food Delivers O2 to the body Makes up 83% of blood Makes up 22% of bones
What other than drinking H2O gives us water?
Foods-20% Fruits/veggies Watermelons and tomatoes
Factors that influence water intake
Health Activity Where you live Pregnant/breast feeding Illness
Higher risk people
Infants/children Older adults Chronically Ill Endurance athletes Living in high altitudes Work/exercise outside in high temps
6 places that water is in the body
Lungs Blood Skin Muscle Brain Bones
Antipsychotics
May lead to hyponatremia Causes thirst
Amount of water intake required
Men-3 liters or 13 cups Women- 2.2 liters or 9 cups 64 ounces on average
Ways water leaves the body?
Sweat Breathing Urine/waste
Voluntary dehydration
The physiological lag or deficit that results when sensations of thirst are not strong enough to bring about complete replacement of water loss, as in rapid sweating.
Hyponatremia
Water intoxication-too much water too quick Electrolyte imbalance Low sodium levels in the blood Cells swell Brain swells Muscles stop contracting
When does the body become dehydrated?
When there is not enough water to replace what's lost throughout the day. Your system drys out.
Why during times of illness?
You lose more fluids than normal due to fever,vomiting and diarrhea. Body doesn't have time to absorb anything.
