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HYDRATION - Coggle Diagram
HYDRATION
Role of Salt
Salt-containing energy bar or snack
Cow's milk more hydrating than water
One-quarter teaspoon
Tap water > bottled water
Salt
Helps maintain fluid balance
Contains electrolytes
Alkaline water
8.8 pH “permanently neutralized stomach acid”
Benefits to bone density
More sweat - more water and salt lose
For normal adult: 8-12 cups daily
Human body: 3/4 water
Dangers drinking
Too much
Hyponatremia
Elderly
Kidney disease
Too little
Medications interfere hydration
Diuretics
Blood pressure
Anti-depressants
Enough water stomach and gut can absorb
Keeps us cool - safe
Send heat alarm
Triggers hypothalamus
Stop sweating --> body conserving fluid