That's a fact Jack
How much of the body is water?
2/3
What is hydration?
The act of replacing lost water to maintain balance.
What happens if the skin is not hydrated?
cracks, dryness
What happens to the GI tract if you are well hydrated?
nutrients can be absorbed and pooping is easy.
How much should I be drinking to avoid dehydration?
2% of body weight
What organs need adequate hydration?
all of them
How can good hydration help the skin?
Elasticity in the barrier
Reduces blemishes
Temperature regulation
What happens to the GI tract if you are not well-hydrated?
Constipation and malnutrition.
How do you lose water?
urination
breathing
vomiting
diarrhea
sweating
How do you know if you aren't drinking enough?
Pee is greater than a scale of 4
painful urination
dry mouth, lips, eyes
fatigue, brain fog
dizziness, headaches
thirst - late sign
What happens if the heart does not get enough water?
Heart does not pump well and circulation is impacted.
What happens to the brain when you are not well-hydrated?
The cells shrink, causing brain fog.
Mood changes.
Name some fruits and vegetables that are high in water content.
Watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches, oranges, grapefruit
cucumbers, lettuce, zucchini, celery, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, cabbage.
What if I don't like water?
vegetables, fruits, skim milk, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, broths
Why do bones need water?
Lubricates the joints so we can run, jump, exercise, and move without pain.
What are the effects of hydration on the brain?
decreased depression
increased functionality.
What are some other things you can eat or drink to enhance your hydration?
skim milk
plain yogurt
cottage cheese
broths and broth based soups.
What are complications of not being hydrated?
UTI, headaches, constipation, dizziness, confusion, kidney stones, skin conditions.
Why do lungs need water?
To absorb oxygen to the blood stream and release carbon dioxide.
what do kidneys have to do with hydration?
They filter out the waste and use water to dilute urine to make it easier to get rid of waste.
What should you avoid drinking if you are trying to hydrate?
gatorade
powerade
sugary drinks (soda)
caffeine
alcohol