Hydration
Approximately what percentage of the human body is made up of water?
About 60%.
What organs continuously filter waste from your blood and help regulate fluids?
Kidneys
What are electrolytes?
Minerals in the body that help with important functions such as nerve signals, muscle movement, heart rhythm, and fluid balance.
True or False: Electrolytes help control nerve signals and muscle movement.
True
Name ONE recovery behavior that supports hydration and electrolyte balance.
Name TWO things hydration helps your body do.
True or False: The kidneys only make urine
False
Name FOUR electrolytes discussed today.
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Which of these can be affected by electrolyte imbalance?
A. Muscles
B. Heart rhythm
C. Nerve signals
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
True or False: Regular nutrition can help support electrolyte balance.
True
True or False: Dehydration can affect your energy, concentration, and mood.
True
Name TWO jobs the kidneys perform besides making urine.
Any two:
Which electrolyte is especially important for heart rhythm and muscle function?
Potassium
Which electrolyte is especially important for fluid balance and nerve signaling?
Sodium
Why are labs sometimes part of eating-disorder treatment?
They allow the medical team to monitor things like electrolytes and kidney function and identify concerns that may not always cause obvious symptoms.
Which of these can be a sign that your body may be experiencing dehydration?
A. Headache
B. Dizziness
C. Fatigue
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why is kidney health important to the whole body?
The kidneys help regulate fluids and electrolytes, remove waste, and support other important body functions.
Which electrolyte helps with muscle relaxation and can be associated with muscle cramps when levels are low?
Magnesium
Which electrolyte is important for bones, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling?
Calcium
Which is more supportive of recovery?
A. Ignoring physical symptoms
B. Following the treatment team's recommendations
C. Restricting fluids when uncomfortable
D. Exercising through dehydration
B. Following the treatment team's recommendations
Why does hydration matter for electrolyte balance?
Fluids help electrolytes move throughout the body and support fluid balance.
Your kidneys work continuously to help maintain what?
Balance in the body, including fluid and electrolyte balance.
True or False: Electrolytes only come from sports drinks.
False.
Food is also an important source of electrolytes.
True or False: If electrolytes are slightly out of balance, the body will always immediately produce obvious symptoms.
False
Your body has been under stress from eating-disorder behaviors. What are THREE things you can do to support your body's recovery?