Avoiding Dehydration

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In this article, the writer explains why providing the body with water is extremely important for health maintenance. When not enough water is consumed it causes the body to become dehydrated. The writer relates that dehydration is a reduction of body water and notes that dehydration is caused when too much body water is lost and not enough is consumed. The symptoms of dehydration and methods to avoid the occurrence of dehydration are described as well. The paper further discusses that water provides the body with many functions and is essential to include in an everyday diet. According to the paper, in order to avoid the consequences of dehydration it is exceedingly important to drink fluids and consume foods that contain water regularly.

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"Consuming high amounts of vegetables and fruits provide the body with the daily amount of potassium. If the body has a lack electrolytes it can lead to electrolyte imbalance. One may lose high amounts of electrolytes from illness. The body may lose high amount of sodium, chloride, and potassium from sweating, vomiting, or kidney disorders. There can be serious side effects from inadequate amounts is potassium, which consist of muscle cramps, confusion, and irregular heartbeat. Some medications that are used to treat hypertension affect potassium loss. It is necessary to replenish the body with electrolytes when they are lost so there are not extreme consequences. There may also be terrible side effects from consuming high amount of potassium. Supplements that contain high amounts of potassium may cause vomiting. If a large amount of potassium goes into the blood it causes the heart to stop. Providing the body with only the recommended amounts of electrolytes can be crucial to avoid harsh side effects."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Grosvenor, M.B., & Smolin, L.A. (2008). Nutrition: Everyday choices. New Jersey: JohnWiley & Sons, Inc.
• Mayo Clinic. (2006, May). Water: How much should you drink every day? Food & Nutrition. Retrieved on September 29, 2007, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

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