H2O By JordanStrong & Zack

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• Water is everywhere.• Water performs “clean ups” to

the body.• Water is vital to every body

function such as digestion.• The Adrenal glands are vital to

keeping water balance inside your body.• Water is a carrier.Period 6 Health

Hydration

Taking in fluids so that the body functions properly.

• A male’s body needs around 3.7 liters of fluids a day to stay hydrated, a female needs 2.7 liters.(16,11 cups)

• Water doesn’t have to be the only thing you drink to stay hydrated.

• A person’s hydration needs are dependent on certain factors about them.

• As we go throughout the day, we lose water just by breathing and sweating.

• The balance of water determines how well our body functions will perform.

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Dehydration

• Dehydration is when your body is using too much or losing fluid.

• Some symptoms of dehydration include fever, weakness, and inability to sweat.

• Extended periods of dehydration can lead to more serious problems.

Water Soluble SubstancesVitamins & Nutrients

• Because water is a carrier, vitamins and nutrients are able to be added for consumption.

• Vitamins B and C are common water soluble vitamins.

• Vitamins such as A,D,E, and K are fat soluble.

Benefits

• Increase energy, relieve fatigue• Flush out waste

• Promote weight loss• Improves skin• Prevents cramps

• Improves awareness

Drinking ample amounts of water will:

The World & Water• Around 70% of the world is covered with water, although most is salty or contaminated.• Having a reliable source of fresh

water is necessary for well being.• Water is a natural cleaner and

helps our environment keep clean.• Because of the water cycle, we can

have a closed and constant system.• Less than one percent of water on

earth is actually usable by humans.

Interesting Facts• By the time you feel thirsty, your body has lost over 1% of its total water amount.

• Weight that someone loses directly after physical activity is weight from water, not fat.

• Water dissolves more effectively than any other liquid.

• Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while almost entirely made of water, contain caffeine which can prevent water from travelling around the body.

• Drinking too much water quickly can lead to water intoxication, which offsets the balance of water in the brain.