Water's Role in Our Overall Body Health (Organs & Tissue)
Water Deficiency / Toxication
Current Trends and Issue’s Affecting Water Intake
100
State 3 ways waste are removed from the body
Any of the following: Urination, Perspiration, Feces, Exhaling water vapor
100
What percent of our body weight is water?
50%-70%
100
About how many 8-ounce glasses of water does the average person need daily?
6-8 glasses
100
Is tap water more unhealthy than bottle water?
No, they are equally safe to drink
200
What are 2 ways water is used as a lubricant in the body?
Any of the following:
1. Water in saliva lubricates food
2. Tears lubricate your eyes
3. Fluids surround joints to keep bones from rubbing against each other
4. Water cushions vital tissues and organs to protect them from injury
Any of the following: higher body temperature, fatigue, increased heart rate, cramping, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, dark-colored urine, dry mouth
200
Why do people chose soft drinks over water?
Because soft drinks have flavour, so people choose it as an alternative for water
300
Why do your blood vessels expand when your body becomes warm?
Blood vessels near your skin surface expand when you become warm to allow more blood to flow near the skin surface which helps release heat into the air and cool our body
300
Why can we only survive for 3-6 days without water?
Because water comprises a substantial amount of our body weight, without it our organs would not function properly
300
What are 2 conditions where water/fluid loss can occur?
Any of the following: Naturally during everyday activities, when in a hot/dry environment, during illnesses (vomiting, diarrhea, etc), and during exercise
300
What result is achieved when people only depend on bottled water and are unable to purchase it daily?
Water consumption is reduced
400
What role does water play in obtaining energy?
Water is used in chemical reactions that break down carbohydrates to glucose, fats to fatty acids and proteins to amino acids where it is then broken down to obtain energy through cellular respiration
400
What does the total percentage of body weight from water depend on?
The ratio of fat to lean body tissue because there is more water in lean body tissue than fat tissue.
400
Why does exercising increase the need for water?
Exercising releases energy which results in more sweating. As a result, fluids exit the body through sweat and you need more water to maintain the water content in your body.
400
Why might people choose bottled water over tap water?
1. They think bottled water is healthier than tap water
2. They think tap water contains contaminants
3. They think bottled water tastes better
500
Why is high body temperature bad for you?
High body temperatures cause enzymes to denature and not function normally. Meaning when body overheats, chemical reactions in the body slow down and can cause fever, weak immune system, and in extreme cases, death
500
Why might muscle tissue have more water than fat tissue?
Muscle tissue contains glycogen, whereas fat tissue does not. Glycogen itself is 75% water.
500
How can drinking too much water be bad for you?
Drinking too much water dilutes the concentration of electrolytes in the extracellular fluid of your body. Having a low electrolyte concentration can lead to symptoms such as headache and muscle weakness and, in severe cases, death. This is called water intoxication.