Nutrition - October 12, 2011

Water & fluid body balance

Water & fluid balance

Do you know what how much percentage of body weight is made from water?

A, 30

B, 55

C, 60

How many glasses of water should we drink per day?

A, 3

B, 6

C, 8

Where is the water stored?

Within our body we have millions of cells that contain water, these are known as Intercellular fluid, there are two main areas in our body which are Intercellular and outer cellular. Outercelluar fluids are outside the cells in the blood plasma and spinal fluid.

Body functions of water:

It’s part of spinal fluid
Represents blood plasma
Assist defoliation
Provides body form and substances
Transports nutrients and gases around the body
Hydration strategies

Loss of water;

Sweating
Water vapor
Urine
Fasces

These are the signs of Dehydration, 1 being the lowest form of dehydration 6 being the highest.

Thirsty
Body temp raise
Decrease in endurance perform
Heat cramp, chill and nausea
Headaches & dizziness
Heat stroke , no sweat or urine

If you leave water consumption until you feel thirsty it’s too late, your body will constantly rehydrate. To assist the body drink every 10-1 5 minutes during exercise.

Sports drinks are helpful before, during and after the event

Before = Hypotonic

During = Isotonic

After = Hypertonic

If you answered C for both answers give yourself a pat on the back, your correct.

The body is made from 60% water and we need to drink2.5 litres a day = 8 glasses of water.