Water makes up 70 – 75 % of the body weight of the human body. Humans can survive for up to 4 weeks without food but no more than 3 days without water.
Water Helps the Body to…
- Digest Food
- Remove Waste
- Protect Organs
- Lubricate Muscles and Joints
- Regulate Body Temperature
- Transport Nutrients and Oxygen to Cells
Without Enough Fluid the Body…
- Becomes Tired
- Becomes Constipated
- Becomes Dehydrated
- Experiences Headaches
- Experiences Muscle Cramps
- Experiences Irregular Blood Pressure
- Suffers from Kidney Problems
In Selecting a Healthy Beverage, Reading the Label is Important
- If Flavored Water if Chosen, check;
- Serving Size
- Calories
- Sugar Content
- If Juice is Chosen, check;
- Primary juice content on label in addition to the above
- If Another Drink is Chosen, check;
- For Wholesome Ingredients
- For Chemical Content
When Selecting Healthy Beverages, Consider…
- Caffeine can stay in a body for up to 10 hours after consumption and may affect sleeping habits
- Limit Adult Caffeine Intake to 300 mg/day (3 cups)
- Limit Child Caffeine Intake to 100 mg/day (1 cup)
- Sugar quantities may be “hidden”. For example, tea may have up to 16 teaspoons of sugar
- Artificial Colors and Flavors may contain chemicals
By Watching What you Drink, You Can…
- Watch Your Weight
- Sodas are the single largest source of calories in the American Diet
- Teens now consume more soft drinks than ever before and as a result, consume 40% less milk (and therefore calcium)
- Just one can of soda per day will add 55,000 calories to your caloric intake
over the course of a year
During Sports and Activities, Remember…
- Before an event, drink water, not other beverages
- During the event, drink an average of 4 – 8 ounces of water or sports drink
every 15 minutes to make up for water loss in the body - After the event, replace proteins and carbohydrates through fluid intake
Sufficient Water Intake Will Benefit You…
- By eliminating dry skin and helping you to look younger
- By reducing hunger and, in turn, reducing caloric intake
- The body often mistakes thirst for hunger
- By relieving headaches and fatigue due to dehydration
- By making you more alert and able to better concentrate
- By regulating your body temperature and raising your metabolism
- By fighting ailments such as the flu and improving the immune system
References…
- Learning Zone Express (Obesity in a Bottle)
- MangosteenNaturalRemedies.COM
- Water in the Body