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WATER - Coggle Diagram
WATER
Where is it found?
Adults (avg. 55-60%) & babies (avg. 75%)
cells
feces
urine
heart
brain
lungs
bones
Earth
ice caps
soil
oceans
Food (makes up 1/5 of our daily water intake)
strawberries
cucumbers
broccoli
What does it benefit?
lubricates/cushions joints
regulates temperature
nourishes brain & spinal chord
How much to drink?
optimal hydration
depends on weight & environment
women: 2-2.7 L daily
men: avg. 2.5-3.7 L daily
over-hydration
(too much)
vomiting
kidneys can't keep up
headaches
cells swell
dehydration
(too little)
dehydrated brain works harder than normal brain
drop in blood pressure
drop in energy
signs of cognitive impairment
drop in mood
drop in skin moisture
brain temporarily shrinks
Why drink it?
to replenish daily loss (avg. 2-3L)
sweat
urine
breathing
bowel movements
long-term benefits
can lower risk of stroke
manage diabetes
reduce risks of some cancers