The Importance of Drinking Water
The Importance of Drinking Water
It sounds so simple. H20 - two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. This substance is also known as water.
Water is important to the mechanics of the human body. Water in the human body represent approximately 50-60% of body weight in adults and 75% of the body of a newborn.
The three points that we will look at are:
1. What do we need water for?
2.How much water do we need to drink?
3.What happens if we do not drink enough water?
Transition: First, you will learn why our body needs this important liquid.
1. What do we need water for?
Water is necessary for the whole body to work:
Water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, eyes, nose and mouth, protects body organs and tissues, helps digestion, prevent constipation,prevents urinary infections and carrier nutrients and oxygen to cells. We need water for to keep the skin hydrated and our brain working to its full capacity.
Transition: Now you know why our body needs water. Let’s continue by discussing how much water we need to drink.
2. How much water do we need to drink?The body needs on average three liters of liquid a day. Two liters of liquid should be made up of water or other fluids, while one liter of water usually comes from the food that we eat.
It is recommended to drink from 6 to 8 glasses a day for adults and 4 to 6 glasses per day for Children.
Transition: Now you are aware of how much water our body needs, but what happens if we don’t drink enough water? Let’s continue.
3. What happens if we do not drink enough water?
If we don't drink enough, dehydration results, can which cause chronic diseases such as kidney problems, heart problems or high blood pressure.
The first sign of dehydration is the general feeling of being very thirsty. As the body continues to lose water, our daily life can be affected. The lack of water will affect the way we work including our concentration. We can begin to experience fatigue and general body weakness,
It sounds so simple. H20 - two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. This substance is also known as water.
Water is important to the mechanics of the human body. Water in the human body represent approximately 50-60% of body weight in adults and 75% of the body of a newborn.
The three points that we will look at are:
1. What do we need water for?
2.How much water do we need to drink?
3.What happens if we do not drink enough water?
Transition: First, you will learn why our body needs this important liquid.
1. What do we need water for?
Water is necessary for the whole body to work:
Water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, eyes, nose and mouth, protects body organs and tissues, helps digestion, prevent constipation,prevents urinary infections and carrier nutrients and oxygen to cells. We need water for to keep the skin hydrated and our brain working to its full capacity.
Transition: Now you know why our body needs water. Let’s continue by discussing how much water we need to drink.
2. How much water do we need to drink?The body needs on average three liters of liquid a day. Two liters of liquid should be made up of water or other fluids, while one liter of water usually comes from the food that we eat.
It is recommended to drink from 6 to 8 glasses a day for adults and 4 to 6 glasses per day for Children.
Transition: Now you are aware of how much water our body needs, but what happens if we don’t drink enough water? Let’s continue.
3. What happens if we do not drink enough water?
If we don't drink enough, dehydration results, can which cause chronic diseases such as kidney problems, heart problems or high blood pressure.
The first sign of dehydration is the general feeling of being very thirsty. As the body continues to lose water, our daily life can be affected. The lack of water will affect the way we work including our concentration. We can begin to experience fatigue and general body weakness,