The first misconception is that we should drink eight glasses of water per day. This misconception is not actually based on any scientific data. It is almost considered fact because doctors also recommend this to patients. It is rumored that the source of this belief came in 1945 from the US National Research Council (NCR), who recommended that adults should drink 1 milliliter for each calorie of food we intake, coming out to about 2.5 liters for men and 2 liters for women. This was supported by Barbara Rolls, author of the book Thirst and nutrition researcher at Penn State, who claimed that the 8-a-day rule results in 1.9 liters a day. What is factual, however, is that we already get plenty of water from the food we consume each day; that
Since, I have been working on my fitness and health goals over the last year, I of course have needed to start drinking more water. Yet, I still have not been able to get myself to drink the daily-recommended amount of water. Therefore, there are a number of reasons that support my reasoning for wanting to increase my daily water intake. For instance, I want to incorporate drinking more water, because I know that it plays such an essential role in a persons overall health. Changing this behavior will ultimately benefit me in now and in the future. Also, not drinking enough water fatigues the body and muscles, especially for those that are actively exercising. Since, I have been incorporating more exercise into my daily routine, it is important that I also incorporate at least the recommended daily water intake if not more. Another significant factor is that water is essential to organ health and function. Therefore, in order for my organs to function properly I must be consuming the proper amount of water. That is why, I would like to make this behavior change in my life now, so that I could live a long and healthy life. As I reflect back on the experiences I encountered while trying to change my water consumption, I have to admit that overall I had a positive experience. I learned a lot about myself, and my own personal
Water is an essential part to human life. We as humans need around eight to twelve cups per day to make up for the fact that throughout normal functions such as breathing and sweating we lose an average of ten cups per day. To make sure that we are healthy and everything runs properly, we must make sure we drink the right amount of water (msnbc.com, 2004). The one question when thinking about water is what type of water will you drink? The biggest controversy is bottled water vs. tap water. Many people in the world today are switching from drinking tap water to drinking bottled water. The number of people who drink bottled water has been rising over the past few decades and by an average of 7% per year. A
Water by the Spoonful, is a play that focuses on struggles of redemption. The main protagonist Elliot is damaged and is trying to deal with all his issues by not moving forward. The play shows Elliot trying to overcome his past, but it also shows that he’s having difficulties moving on.
My parents always told me to “drink milk” at meals, so I grew up thinking water was something one only drank at restaurants to save money. It’s flavorless, not delicious, and lacks and nutritional value. I have learned the necessity of water the difficult way. Safe to say, I did not care about drinking water the majority of my life. I only drank approximately twenty-four ounces of water a day, on a good day, if even that, and that’s just in the past three years. The past two years I have fainted, blacked out, and become dehydrated because I did not drink enough water,
Central Idea: Drinking the right amount of water each day has crucial health benefits. In this informative speech, my goal is to make the audience aware of the health risk associated with not drinking an efficient amount of water. Also, I will provide several tips to help the audience make sure they are drinking enough water daily.
The main reasons are to avoid dehydration, support kidney function, to produce urine and flush out toxins from the body and to strengthen the immune system. This is why populations without a freshwater supply are more prone to contracting diseases. On average, a person should drink between 1 to 2 cups of water a day. For me personally, from drinking bottled water, it’s usually more than that.
Most of us realize that we should get some water a day, yet what number of us really take a good quantity? Between the various things we need to consider, hydrating isn't generally the primary worry at the concern of our thoughts.
A total of five papers have been reviewed (Appendix C). Those chosen were: Johnstone, Alexander and Hickey (2015), El-Sharkawy et al. (2015), Godfrey et al. (2012), Wakefield et al. (2009) and Ullrich and Mccutcheon (2008). Three papers used multiple methods while the study design in all papers includes an observational method. One of the studies took place in the United States of America (USA) and one took place in Australia whereas three studies took place in the United Kingdom. It could be argued that despite differences in overall health structure, hydration is global concern and the care in both of these western countries are broadly similar to that of the UK (Robertson, Gregory and Jabbal, 2014; Roe and Liberman, 2007). For those reasons, the choice of studies maximizes the possibility of data generalization.
Not only is it healthy to get your water intake increased through drinking the real thing, there are tons of fruits and vegetables with a considerable amount of water in them. Even though watermelons aren't in season, if you can find a health food grocer that carries watermelons, chop one up and enjoy it as a side dish at lunch. It's incredibly hydrating and healthy. Cucumbers have high percentages of water in them as well. Make a spinach salad and throw in a few cubes of watermelon, a few slices of cucumber, a few strawberries and drizzle it with balsamic
Let's start by looking at how important water is and what it does for our bodies.
I try to carry around a water bottle everywhere to go, but it is not always full. I need to make sure I am drinking water starting in the morning and drinking at least 48 ounces each day. I have had dehydration related problems in the past and I believe I believe some of the issues I still have are related to not drinking enough water. This makes it even more important for my health to be making sure I am drinking enough water regularly. It is definitely something I struggle with because I love soda. Drinking a lot during the day can turn into a large hassle when there are no public restrooms close by all the time. When I am working my delivery job, it can be difficult to get to a bathroom. And when there are ones close by, my rating at work is based on how fast I do my job. Taking the time to go to the restroom usually means the difference between an order being late or on time, which will affect my rating with the company. Although it is a hassle to adjust to, it is important to keep it a normal part of my day, and I believe will reduce the headaches I get from time to
Even today, the water intake of many Americans does not meet recommended guidelines for daily hydration set by established health organizations and medical associations; we have some of the most widespread access
Lately, the trend is that nearly everyone carries a water bottle with them and sips all day long. But what does water really do for the body? Is it essential that people gulp down the prescribed “eight glasses of water a day” for optimal health and performance? A growing body of information now points to evidence that water is beneficial to your health.
Water is about 60% of the adult human body weight. The relative importance of water is readily apparent through the role it plays in various systems of the body. The popular notion, therefore, exists that one must drink eight 8-oz glasses of water, which amounts to about 2 L, per day. Currently, the Institute of Medicine states that the total beverage intake for men should be about 13 cups or 3 L and for women 9 cups or 2.2 L ("Water: How Much…”). The right amount of water one should drink each day ultimately depends on a number of factors, such as where one lives, the amount of activity, and personal health. My average daily water intake is less than the recommended amount of 2-3 L, which affects the physiological functions of my cardiovascular and renal systems.
Humans need water in order to survive. Our bodies are about 60 percent water, the brain is about 70 percent water, and the lungs are made of 90 percent water. Water is more important for you to survive than food is. When you become dehydrated, it reduces the amount of blood flow in your body, and causes your heart to work harder, and pump the blood faster. If you go long enough without water you’ll eventually enter into coma and die. You can also drink too much water. When you drink too much water you can