Here are some facts and self checks for you to apply this knowledge. Love that H2O.....The amount of fluids needed each day depends on age, gender, activity level, environmental conditions, the health of the person, the quality of their diet, and the number and type of medication being taken. Your body loses fluid throughout
the day so it is important that you replace the fluids lost through beverages you consume or the food you eat. Why should you care? Several studies indicate that your metabolism and even concentration levels may be compromised if you are dehydrated.
ARE YOU PROPERLY HYDRATED?
How do you know if you are not getting enough fluids? Check off the questions that you can answer “yes” to:
____ Is your skin dry? If you wrinkle it or pinch it, does it take awhile to “bounce” back?
____ Is your urine yellow or darker? (It should be clear to a light yellow in color (lemonade))
____ Are you frequently constipated, meaning not going once a day?
____ Do you get groggy or experience headaches part way through the day?
____ Do you have a lot of trouble staying cool or keeping warm?
A “yes” to any one of these questions may mean that your body is dehydrated and you should increase your fluid intake.
Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water.
HEALTH BENEFITS Of WATER
Functions of water in the body
Moistens tissue such as those in the mouth, eyes, and nose
Protects body organs and tissues
Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
Lubricates joints
Regulates Helps body
prevent constipation
Relieves kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products
temperature
Helps dissolve minerals and other nutrients to make them accessible to the body
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