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Poll

What You Need To Know About H2O

Drink UpFrom 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.