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.