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04-23-03, 05:12 PM
WATER ........ WATER*
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Water is essential for the body and thus ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL.
Water makes up 90% of the body's blood volume, which transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells. WATER IS ALSO A MAJOR PLAYER IN A NUMBER OF BODY REACTIONS. WATER PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM -- IN REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE, DIGESTION PROCESS AND EXCRETION OF WASTE.
Without an adequate amount of water, dehydration can occur, affecting the body functions. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DRINK ENOUGH WATER ... ideally a minimum of eight 8-ounce glasses each day. NOTE THAT THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE caffeinated beverages like coffee. The caffeine in coffee can cause INCREASED URINATION, AND POSSIBLE DEHYDRATION .... resulting in an increased need for water. BUT CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES ARE NOT THE ONLY CASE WHERE THE BODY'S NEED FOR WATER INCREASES; "EXERCISE" CAN ALSO CAUSE A LOSS OF WATER THROUGH PERSPIRATION, INCREASING THE NEED FOR EXTRA WATER
While many non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated beverages can contribute to your body's water needs PLAIN WATER HAS ITS OWN ADVANTAGES. WATER IS CALORIE FREE AND PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN LOSING WEIGHT. By drinking water before meals can create a feeling of fullness thus preventing overeating during meals.
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CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER? For individuals who are healthy and drinking less than 20 liters of water each day. The answer is NO. When the body is functioning properly all the water consumed will be filtered by the kidneys. IF EXTRA WATER IS CONSUMED IT MAY TAKE A BIT LONGER FOR THE KIDNEYS TO FILTER THE WATER ....THIS DOESN'T RESULT IN ANY HARM TO THE BODY.
Unless you are drinking MORE THAN 20 LITERS EACH DAY, or have kidney disease or another disorder that prevents you from excreting excess water, THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT DRINKING TOO MUCH. It is probably best to be concerned with getting enough. REMEMBER WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO LOSE EXCESS WATER THROUGH SWEAT .. SO CARRY A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.
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TIPS TO INSURE AN ADEQUATE INTAKE OF WATER: [list=1]
Aim for a total of 64 OUNCES OF WATER EACH DAY .... AND AN EXTRA 12 TO 16 OZ. FOR EVERY HALF HOUR OF EXERCISE. If you drink caffeinated beverages ADD AN EXTRA GLASS OF WATER FOR EACH BEVERAGE CONSUMED.
Be sure to carry a water bottle with you AT ALL TIMES.
SET A DAILY RULE OF THUMB such as I will drink 24 ounces of water before lunch and another 24 ounces of water before dinner. THIS RULE IS IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS WHO MAY LOSE SENSITIVITY TO THIRST AS THEY BECOME OLDER.
Check the color of your urine ... IF IT IS A VERY LIGHT COLOR ... YOUR BODY IS ADEQUATELY HYDRATED. Since Vitamin Supplements can cause the urine to be darker .... IT IS BEST TO JUDGE BY THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF URINE IF YOU ARE TAKING ONE.
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* I have copied this information as provided in a Dietwatch article written by Lisa Drayer, MA. RD
:water:
Water is essential for the body and thus ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL.
Water makes up 90% of the body's blood volume, which transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells. WATER IS ALSO A MAJOR PLAYER IN A NUMBER OF BODY REACTIONS. WATER PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM -- IN REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE, DIGESTION PROCESS AND EXCRETION OF WASTE.
Without an adequate amount of water, dehydration can occur, affecting the body functions. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DRINK ENOUGH WATER ... ideally a minimum of eight 8-ounce glasses each day. NOTE THAT THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE caffeinated beverages like coffee. The caffeine in coffee can cause INCREASED URINATION, AND POSSIBLE DEHYDRATION .... resulting in an increased need for water. BUT CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES ARE NOT THE ONLY CASE WHERE THE BODY'S NEED FOR WATER INCREASES; "EXERCISE" CAN ALSO CAUSE A LOSS OF WATER THROUGH PERSPIRATION, INCREASING THE NEED FOR EXTRA WATER
While many non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated beverages can contribute to your body's water needs PLAIN WATER HAS ITS OWN ADVANTAGES. WATER IS CALORIE FREE AND PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN LOSING WEIGHT. By drinking water before meals can create a feeling of fullness thus preventing overeating during meals.
:water:
CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER? For individuals who are healthy and drinking less than 20 liters of water each day. The answer is NO. When the body is functioning properly all the water consumed will be filtered by the kidneys. IF EXTRA WATER IS CONSUMED IT MAY TAKE A BIT LONGER FOR THE KIDNEYS TO FILTER THE WATER ....THIS DOESN'T RESULT IN ANY HARM TO THE BODY.
Unless you are drinking MORE THAN 20 LITERS EACH DAY, or have kidney disease or another disorder that prevents you from excreting excess water, THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT DRINKING TOO MUCH. It is probably best to be concerned with getting enough. REMEMBER WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO LOSE EXCESS WATER THROUGH SWEAT .. SO CARRY A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.
:water:
TIPS TO INSURE AN ADEQUATE INTAKE OF WATER: [list=1]
Aim for a total of 64 OUNCES OF WATER EACH DAY .... AND AN EXTRA 12 TO 16 OZ. FOR EVERY HALF HOUR OF EXERCISE. If you drink caffeinated beverages ADD AN EXTRA GLASS OF WATER FOR EACH BEVERAGE CONSUMED.
Be sure to carry a water bottle with you AT ALL TIMES.
SET A DAILY RULE OF THUMB such as I will drink 24 ounces of water before lunch and another 24 ounces of water before dinner. THIS RULE IS IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS WHO MAY LOSE SENSITIVITY TO THIRST AS THEY BECOME OLDER.
Check the color of your urine ... IF IT IS A VERY LIGHT COLOR ... YOUR BODY IS ADEQUATELY HYDRATED. Since Vitamin Supplements can cause the urine to be darker .... IT IS BEST TO JUDGE BY THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF URINE IF YOU ARE TAKING ONE.
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* I have copied this information as provided in a Dietwatch article written by Lisa Drayer, MA. RD