WHY IS WATER IMPORTANT?

The human adult body is made up of approximately 60% water.

WOW! That is more than half.

73% of the brain is WATER!

83% of the lungs is WATER!

64% of the human skin is WATER!.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dehydration
The Hydration Test
Recommended Daily Intake
Hydration Strategies

FACT: Feeling thirsty means you’re already DEHYDRATED
Promote immune health, hydrate and support your overall wellness with adequate WATER every day.

FACT: Some Vitamins (B complex), supplements, herbs, and medications (antibiotics) can change urine color.

DEHYDRATION

Adequate water consumption is an essential component to the overall health of the human body. Dehydration can cause bad breath, muscle cramps, headaches, constipation and chronic dehydration which can lead to the risk of more serious health issues: such as, kidney stones, urinary tract infections and other illnesses..

THE HYDRATION TEST

How do you determine your hydration status?  Check your urine color.

Clear to pale yellow = hydrated

Dark yellow = dehydration (in most cases)

If you ask most persons how much water they should have daily, the answer would be 8 glasses.

Age, gender and disease state are factors that influence recommended daily water intake. For healthy individuals the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics estimates about 11.5cups/day for women and approximately 15.5cups/day for men. After taking into account the amounts of water from food, daily water intake should total 9 cups for woman and 12.5 cups for men. Persons with congestive heart failure (CHF), renal (kidney) disease or other fluid restrictions will have different water/ fluid requirements

HYDRATION STRATEGIES

Decrease the consumption of high salt foods like chips and cured meats

Schedule times during the day to drink water or eat fruits and vegetables that contain higher water content: Melons, strawberries, lettuce, celery, cucumbers…

 Carry a reusable water bottle ( BPA free)

Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption (diuretics)