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