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How does water give the human body energy ?

When we eat food and breathe as well as use our body muscles, our body creates a waste which is stored in one part of our body. And the body needs to get rid of the waste by drinking water.

                        

When there is not enough nutrients and water in the body, then your body can trigger hunger to motivate you to get some more from whatever it needs. The wastage in your body after drinking water becomes energy.

There are three main functions of water in the human body:

1. Water can transfer oxygen as well as nutrients to different parts of the body.
2. Water can remove toxin and waste from the body
3. Also, Water can regulate the temperature of the human body.

Done by: Sahla Samir

Resources: 

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/indexqid=20080901061341AAkjbaF

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/3_main_functions_of_water_in_the_body

How much should you drink water every day?

How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.

Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day.

Health benefits of water

Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

How much water do you need?

Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.

So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

What about the advice to drink eight glasses a day?

Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day." That's about 1.9 liters, which isn't that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations.

Although the "8 by 8" rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be re-framed as: "Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," because all fluids count toward the daily total.

Done by: Mariam Jafar 

Resource

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

The Health Benefits of Water

The human body is a water machine‚ designed primarily to run on water and minerals. Every life giving and healing process that happens inside our body... happens with water.

In just the last decade medical science has begun to focus more on the tremendous healing ability our body has and how much that ability depends on water.

Our body instinctively knows how and strives to sustain youthful longevity‚ and in its every effort... water is the key.

The human body is made up of over 70% water. Our blood is more than 80%‚ our brain ... over 75%‚ and the human liver is amazing 96% water!

Our energy level is greatly affected by the amount of water we drink.

It has been medically proven that just a 5% drop in body fluids will cause a 25% to 30% loss of energy in the average person... a 15% drop in body fluids causing death!

Water is what our liver uses to metabolize fat into usable energy. It is estimated that over 80% of our population suffers energy loss due to minor dehydration.

Done By: Halima Ahmad

Resource:

http://www.dorchesterhealth.org/water.htm

The Benefits of Drinking Water....

Done by: Khadija AbdulKarim

Resource: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBmkTL6rzc

Important Facts about Water

• Fresh water are stored is mostly found underground then on the surface of the earth.

• United States uses around 346,000 million gallons of water each day.

• 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water.

• 75 percent of a tree is water.

• When a person starts feeling thirsty, his or her body lost over 1 percent of its total water amount.

• The weight a person loses after exercising is weight  from water, not fat.

• About 1 billion people on earth do not have access to safe and clean drinking water.

• More than five million people die from water related diseases every year, this is because they usually do not drink fresh and clean water.

• Over 5,000 children die every day due to dirty water and poor hygiene.

• 70 percent of the world’s resources are needed for food production.

• Water related diseases kill one child every 15 seconds.

• 80 percent of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from water borne diseases.

Click on the video below to get more information on why people get diseases and die from water.

Done by: Sahla Al Zaai

Resources:

http://www.allaboutwater.org/water-facts.html

The Importance of Water

Dr. Donald Robertson says the body will not function properly without enough water and discusses the importance of drinking plenty of water for permanent weight loss: "Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention; the overweight person needs more water than the thin one; water helps to maintain proper muscle tone; water can help relieve constipation; drinking water is essential to weight loss." in his book, titled "The Snowbird Diet"

Water is a key component in determining the quality of our lives. Today, people are concerned about the quality of the water they drink. Although water covers more than 70% of the Earth, only 1% of the Earth's water is available as a source of drinking.

Yet, our society continues to contaminate this precious resource. Water is known as a natural solvent. Before it reaches the consumer's tap, it comes into contact with many different substances, including organic and inorganic matter, chemicals, and o ther contaminants. Many public water systems treat water with chlorine to destroy disease-producing contaminants that may be present in the water.

Although disinfection is an important step in the treatment of potable water, the taste and odor of chlorine is objectionable. And, the disinfectants that are used to prevent disease, that can create byproducts which may pose significant health risks.

Today, drinking water treatment at the point-of-use is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity! Consumers are taking matters into their own hands and are now determining the quality of the water they and their families will drink by installing a drinking water system that will give them clean, refreshing, and healthier water.

Done by: Mariam Jafar 

Resources

http://www.aomega.com/mpure/water.htm

Drink Water for Life

When I was researching some of information that related to our project 

which is Healthy Lifestyle project and our theme is (When thirsty, make Water your 1st Choice).

I found out from YouTube that body needs 60% to 75% of water, because adults lose two to three quarts of water every day.......

It's also important for lung which good for breathe.

More important information you can see through this short video:

I am sure that you will change your mind and you will be more concerned regarding to you health after seeing this short video. 

Done by: Halima Ahmad 

Resource:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=833lbjUejFM

Why To Drink Water?

              

• Lose Weight
  Research shows that drinking water about 20 minutes before meals reduces the amount of calories a person eats by 75. Water is a healthy way for you to feel full without going in for a second helping, and with zero calories water is only helping your body.  

• Improve Skin
  Your skin needs water to replenish! Water is absorbed by your cells and your cells make better skin, increasing elasticity and moisture. 

• Improve Brain                             
  Function Drinking more water is one of the best ways to keep your brain sharp! Brain cells require a balance of water among other things and keeping properly hydrated means keeping your brain running at optimum efficiency. Lack of water most notably affects your focus and memory ability.

• Assist with digestion 
  A strong digestive system is critical for our body to absorb all the nutrients we supply for it. Water helps your food go through this process with ease. Without enough water you will suffer from constipation and irregularity.

• Fight Sickness 
  Water helps to lessen congestion and not put extra strain on your body. Your cells need to be in tip top shape to fight off this seasons cold and keeping hydrated is the way to do it. 

• Improve Mood 
  Even a very minor amount of dehydration can cause serious problems for your mood, making you irritable and less comfortable. If you go all day without drinking some water your sure to feel some grouchiness. Its so easy to avoid this by staying hydrated.

Done By: Khadija AbdulKarim 

Resource:

 http://www.benefitsofdrinkingwater.org/

Symptoms of Dehydration

The first sign of dehydration is thirst. Other symptoms may include:

• dizziness or light-headedness
• headache 
• tiredness
• dry mouth, lips and eyes

Moderate dehydration causes you to lose strength and stamina. It's the primary cause of heat exhaustion. You should be able to reverse mild to moderate dehydration by drinking more fluids, without medical attention.

If dehydration is ongoing (chronic), it can affect your kidney function and cause kidney stones to develop. It can also cause:

• liver, joint and muscle damage
• cholesterol problems
• constipation 

Done by: Mariam Jafar

Resources:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrzRJM88Okg

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dehydration/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

When thirsty, make WATER your 1st choice

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We are four students from Higher Colleges Of Technology-Dubai Women Campus, studying Marketing. In this course we have Healthy Lifestyle project, and our theme is "When thirsty, make WATER your 1st choice". 

In this blog, the water group members (Mariam, Halima, Sahla and Khadija) will post  information based on our theme + photographs that we took. 

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Hope it will be beneficial and encourage you to drink water.. 

Resource 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxqbpPWTl6A