Science
When Ions are placed in water, what do we know them as.
Electrolytes
After how much time of exercise do you want to start adding sodium to your hydration.
1.5 hours or more.
What is a good way to monitor your hydration?
Looking at the color of your urine.
Taking weight before and after workout.
Thirst
What can happen if you have to much water.
Your body can get swollen (Edema) or high blood pressure.
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium,
What is the purpose of sweat?
What is an example of Insensible water loss
Breathing or through skin (not sweat)
How much water can you loose through breathing daily
1 liter
What is the biggest player "ingredient" when it comes to electrolytes.
Salt or sodium
How much water can your body absorb during exercise.
About 1 liter per hour
What is Hypohydration
not enough water in the body. insufficient
How much water could your body loose in extreme cases. Hot weather, heavy exercise, etc.
Up to 2 liters and hour
What organ or organs help filter water in the body.
Kidneys
What is Euhydration
When the body has a adequate amount of hydration.
What is a average amount of water that a person should drink in a mild climate to maintain proper hydration in a place like PG.
About 3 liters a day.
What percentage of daily water intake does a person get from their food.
20-25%