Water presentation, Advantages of drinking water,

1. IMPROTANCE OF DRINKING WATER BY: AELYA SHAH

2. The behavior we modified To drink more water than what we do now To drink less soda than what we do now

3. Our short term and long term goals Short term goals: Each week drink 10-20oz more than the week before. Each week drink less soda. ● Long term goals: Continue to drink recommended amount of water. Stop drinking soda.

4. WHAT PERCENT OF OUR BODY IS WATER?

5. HOW MUCH WATER IS ENOUGH? We should drink eight glass of water a day

6. Others say to divide your body weight by 2 to get the ounces you need to drink a day Ex) A man is 175lbs. How much water should he drink? 175/2=about 88oz

7. WEIGHT LOSS=WATER The researchers estimate that over the course of a year, a person who increases his water consumption by 1.5 liters a day would burn an extra 17,400 calories, for a weight loss of approximately five pounds.

8. WHY DO WE NEED WATER?

9. WATER AND YOUR DIET Key part of weight loss program Helps body remove fat Helps overall health Suppresses appetite by filling up stomach some experts say that it is hard to distinguish between hunger and thirst so drink water and wait 20-30 minutes to see if still hungry helps reduce fat deposits

10. DEHYDARTION EFFECTS

11. Your lungs and water Lung tissue are moistened by water as they take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide Allergies and asthmatic symptoms may be a sign of not enough water

12. Body temp and water Water is bodies coolant regulating body temp by perspiration Must drink as much water in winter as in summer 3% water loss can result in health problems 15% water loss can result in death

13. Your brain and water Brain contains 90 % water When body is well hydrated one will notice an increase clarity in thinking Less water decreases energy generation in the brain

14. Your heart and water Heart contains 75 % water Blood contains 85% water Hydration increases cardiovascular system Dehydration can result in: hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and cholesterol

15. Your kidneys and water Kidneys filters blood, concentrating waste and sends it out in urine Dehydration causes kidneys to recycles dirty water to remove waste

16. Your digestive system and water Food needs water to properly digest Hydration can reduce: heartburn, acid stomach, gas, and constipation Dehydration can cause: weight gain, poor muscle tone, water retention

17. Your joints and water Water lubricates joints and lets you move freely Water maintains elasticity and easy movement for connective tissue of joints

18. Water vs. Caffeinated beverages Water is ranked 2 nd as essential for life Water is fat free, cholesterol free, low in sodium and no calories There is no such thing as too much water There is an abundance of water to drink Caffeinated beverages act as diuretics –makes you go to the bathroom more Women who drink 2 cups of caffeinated beverages have a 30% increase for miscarriage Can raise blood pressure for minutes to hours Can cause irregular or fast heartbeats Helps reduce headaches

19. Conclusion Water is more than just a thirst quencher Water plays an important part in our body We cannot live without water There is no substitute for water Everyone need to drink around 80oz of water a day Water is essential for overall health