Water
How the body uses it, factes, myths, and about dehyrdration
Body uses for Water
-water brings cells needed nutrients
-removes waste products
-helps break down what we eat
-controls the body temperature
-acts as insulation for the joints, eyes, brain, and spinal cord
Myths Corrected
-Drinking eight glasses of water- You don't have to drink eight glasses of water it is just recommended and people who eat a lot of fruits and veggies need less because they get water from them
-Other liquids can count as water- ACTUALLY Other beverages do not count as water, and some like coffee and soda dehydrates instead
-You can never get enough water- ACTUALLY There is such thing as drinking too much, it causes body levels to drop below normal
Some interesting facts
-Fluoride in drinking water can help prevent cavities
-People in America use five times the amount of water than people living in Europe
-Bottled water costs a thousand times more than tap water
-Taking a bath by filling the tub uses less water than a short shower
-Average of water used by people is 50 gallons
About dehyrdration
-Move yourself or person to a place shaded or with a cooler temperature
-Have them drink water to rehydrate their body
-Avoid giving them things like tea, coffee, soda, or beverages with high caffeine/ sugar because it dehydrates them more