From how much water you should drink to what can happen if you don't.
I) Water constitutes approximately how much of the adult human body by weight?
-Approximately 60%
2) How much water should the average person consume on a daily basis?
-96 ounces (3 quarts); those participating in a fat-loss program should drink an additional 8 ounces of water for every 25 lbs they carry above their ideal weight.
3) What are (9) main benefits of drinking water?
-Liver functions improve, increasing the percentage of fat used for energy
-Appetite decreases significantly
-Metabolic functions improve
-Nutrients are distributed throughout the body
-Endocrine gland function improves
-Fluid retention is alleviated
-Natural thirst returns
-Body-temperature regulation improves
-Blood volume is maintained
4) What are the (12) effects of Dehydration?
-Decreased blood volume
-Decreased performance
-Decreased blood pressure
-Decreased sweat rate
-Increased core temperature
-Water retention
-Increased use of muscle glycogen
-Increased heart rate
-Sodium retention
-Decreased cardiac output
-Decreased blood flow to the skin
-Increased perceived exertion
**Thirst alone is a poor indicator of how much water is needed**
5) What is the recommended guideline for fluid consumption before and after exercise?
Consume 16-20 oz of fluid 2 hours before exercise and drink 20-40 oz of fluid for every hour of exercise. Ingest 20 oz of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after an exercise bout.