Water presentation, Advantages of drinking water

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IMPROTANCE OF DRINKING WATER

BY: AELYA SHAH

The behavior we modified

Our short term and long term goals

 Short 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 fat

 Helps overall health

 Suppresses 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

HAIR LOSS STOMACH PAIN WRINKLES

DEHYDARTION EFFECTS

Your lungs and water

 Lung 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 water

 Water 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 water

 Heart contains 75% water

 Blood contains 85% water

 Hydration increases cardiovascular

system

 Dehydration 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 water

 Food needs water to properly digest

 Hydration can reduce: heartburn, acid

stomach, gas, and constipation

 Dehydration can cause: weight gain,

poor muscle tone, water retention

Your joints and water

 Water lubricates joints and lets you

move freely

 Water maintains elasticity and easy

movement for connective tissue of joints

Water vs Caffeinated beverages

 Water is ranked 2nd as essential for life

 Water 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

 Water is more than just a thirst quencher

 Water plays an important part in our body

 We cannot live without water

 There is no substitute for water

 Everyone need to drink around 80oz of water a day

 Water is essential for overall health