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IMPROTANCE OF DRINKING WATER
BY: AELYA SHAH
The behavior we modified
To drink more water than what we do now
To drink less soda than what we do now
Our short term and long term goalsShort term goals: Each week drink 10-20oz more than
the week before. Each week drink less soda.●Long term goals: Continue to drink recommended amount of water. Stop drinking soda.
WHAT PERCENT OF OUR BODY IS WATER?
HOW MUCH WATER IS ENOUGH?
We should drink eight glass of water a day
Others say to divide your body weight by 2 to get the ounces you need to drink a day
Ex) A man is 175lbs. How much water should he drink?
175/2=about 88oz
WEIGHT LOSS=WATER
The researchers estimate that over the course of a year, a person who increases his water consumption by 1.5 liters a day would burn an extra 17,400 calories, for a weight loss of approximately five pounds.
WHY DO WE NEED WATER?
WATER AND YOUR DIET
Key part of weight loss program
Helps body remove fatHelps overall healthSuppresses appetite by
filling up stomach some experts say that it is hard to distinguish between hunger and thirst so drink water and wait 20-30 minutes to see if still hungry
helps reduce fat deposits
DEHYDARTION EFFECTS
HAIR LOSS
STOMACH PAIN
WRINKLES
JOIN PAIN
HEADACHE
Your lungs and waterLung tissue are
moistened by water as they take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
Allergies and asthmatic symptoms may be a sign of not enough water
Body temp and waterWater is bodies
coolant regulating body temp by perspiration
Must drink as much water in winter as in summer
3% water loss can result in health problems
15% water loss can result in death
Your brain and water
Brain contains 90% water
When body is well hydrated one will notice an increase clarity in thinking
Less water decreases energy generation in the brain
Your heart and waterHeart contains 75%
waterBlood contains 85%
waterHydration increases
cardiovascular systemDehydration can
result in: hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and cholesterol
Your kidneys and water
Kidneys filters blood, concentrating waste and sends it out in urine
Dehydration causes kidneys to recycles dirty water to remove waste
Your digestive system and waterFood needs water
to properly digestHydration can
reduce: heartburn, acid stomach, gas, and constipation
Dehydration can cause: weight gain, poor muscle tone, water retention
Your joints and waterWater lubricates
joints and lets you move freely
Water maintains elasticity and easy movement for connective tissue of joints
Water vs. Caffeinated beveragesWater is ranked 2nd as
essential for lifeWater is fat free,
cholesterol free, low in sodium and no calories
There is no such thing as too much water
There is an abundance of water to drink
Caffeinated beverages act as diuretics –makes you go to the bathroom more
Women who drink 2 cups of caffeinated beverages have a 30% increase for miscarriage
Can raise blood pressure for minutes to hours
Can cause irregular or fast heartbeats
Helps reduce headaches
ConclusionWater is more than just a thirst quencherWater plays an important part in our bodyWe cannot live without waterThere is no substitute for waterEveryone need to drink around 80oz of water a
dayWater is essential for overall health