2. Nutrition 2102 Water

3. Human Body and Water The human body is two-thirds water. Water is an essential nutrient that is involved in every function of the body.

4. Functions of Water Water helps transport nutrients and waste products in and out of cells.

5. Functions of Water Water is necessary for all digestive, absorption, circulatory, and excretory functions

6. Functions of Water Water is needed for the utilization of the water-soluble vitamins.

7. Functions of Water It is needed for the maintenance of proper body temperature.

8. RDI It is recommended that you drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

9. Best Times to Drink Water Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body: – 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs – 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion – 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure – 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack. Water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps

10. Can you drink too much water? Yes. Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia.

11. Water Deficiency You become dehydrated if you do not drink enough water

12. Symptoms of Dehydration These mild dehydration symptoms are often : Thirst Loss of Appetite Dry Skin Skin Flushing Dark Coloured Urine Dry Mouth Fatigue or Weakness Chills Head Rushes

13. Serious Symptoms of Dehydration Increased heart rate Increased respiration Decreased sweating Decreased urination Increased body temperature Extreme fatigue Muscle cramps Headaches Nausea Tingling of the limbs Unconsciousness

14. Types of Water: Mineral Water Each bottler has different water because the water picks up minerals and salts from surrounding rock layers as it moves to the surface. This water may taste sour, salty, alkaline or have other flavors.

15. Types of Water: Sparkling Mineral water that has added carbonation.

16. Types of Water: Natural Spring Is a flavorful as a result of the minerals it contains. It is forced up through the ground and may naturally contain carbonation.

17. Types of Water: Well Water that is removed from a ground well. It does have minerals found naturally in the ground and from piping.

18. Types of Water: Tap Comes from ground or surface waters. Water plants use various purification methods to ensure safe drinking water.

19. Types of Water: Tonic Filtered tape water with carbonation added Also known as club soda

20. Types of Water: Seltzer Filtered tape water with carbonation added but also contains added sugar.