...Dehydration XXXXXXXX Axia College of University of Phoenix Dehydration Water is a major component of blood, helps to lubricate joints, and allows electrolytes to power nerve responses. Grosvenor and Smolin wrote in Nutrition: Everyday choices (2006) that the average person’s body is 60% water weight, and keeping enough water in the body is a continuing task for everyone. The loss of one to two, up to four or more liters of water each day in sweat alone is an indicator of how important consuming enough water is. (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2006). By examining the functions of water and what can happen when the body does not receive enough of it, this essay will outline the important role water plays in keeping humans alive and healthy. Of the many essential nutrients humans consume to sustain their healthy lives water is by far consumed in larger quantities and with more urgency. (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2006). So much water is needed to power the body that even though 90% of water is reabsorbed during digestion Grosvenor and Smolin (2006) cite the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board’s recommendation for water intake: 2.7 liters for females and 3.7 liters for males, every day. Grosvenor & Smolin go on to inform that one of the main ways the body loses much of this water is through the elimination of excess vitamins, minerals and waste products. The more of these particles one’s body has to expel, the more water it needs to eliminate them. This elimination...
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...Dehydration Denise Crago Sci 241 October 3, 2010 Matthew Badtke Dehydration Dehydration is defined as a loss or insufficient levels of water and important blood salts like potassium and sodium in your body. Important organs like the kidneys, brain, and heart can not function properly without water and salt. Dehydration is most common in underdeveloped countries, were diseases like cholera and dysentery kill millions every year. Unfortunately infants and small children are the most likely victims. Still, if the right conditions are present like severe vomiting or diarrhea even those in modern countries like the U.S. can become dangerously dehydrated. Water is the single most important element in the world. It is the very basis for all life on Earth. As babies, water accounts 70 to 80% of our body mass. The older we get the more this percentage decreases, eventually balancing at approximately 60 to 65% for men and 50 to 60% for women. The most important organ in the body, our brain, consists of 80% water. The amount of adipose tissue in our bodies determines the natural percentage of this element. Women tend to have more of this fatty tissue thus decreasing the amount of water present. The chemical make up water, hydrogen and oxygen, are crucial to sustaining life because of the weak chemical bonds made with other molecules. This allows water to act as the primary solvent for many bodily functions like digestion. Water is also an incredibly efficient conductor of...
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...------------------------------------------------- Mind and body Body Fat and Eating Disorders November 4, 2014 SCI/241 Lorraine Sutter November 4, 2014 SCI/241 Lorraine Sutter Samantha Porting Samantha Porting “Body composition refers to the relative proportions of fat and lean tissue that make up the body, affects the risks associated with excess body weight. Having more than the recommended percentage of body fat increases health risks, whereas having more lean body mass does not. Having too much body fat increases a person's risk of developing a host of chronic health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, gallbladder disease, arthritis, sleep disorders, respiratory problems, menstrual irregularities, and cancers of the breast, uterus, prostate, and colon. Obesity also increases the incidence and severity of infectious disease and has been linked to poor wound healing and surgical complications. The more excess body fat you have, the greater your health risks. The longer you carry excess fat, the greater the risks; individuals who gain excess weight at a young age and remain overweight throughout life face the greatest health risks” (Wiley, 2014). “Assesses factors that influence the obesity epidemic are the result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment...
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...Mineral and Water Function Essay Lathe Alexander Sci/241 1/18/15 Summer Huntley-Dale In this paper we will be discussing; what are the functions and sources of minerals? What is the function of water in the body? What is the general effect of dehydration on the body? How can you prevent dehydration? These are the functions and sources of minerals and water in the body, and the general effect of dehydration, and how to prevent it. Functions and sources of minerals Minerals contribute to the body's structure and help regulate body processes. Many serve more than one function. For example, we need calcium to keep our bones strong as well as to maintain normal blood pressure, allow muscles to contract, and transmit nerve signals from cell to cell. Some minerals help regulate water balance, others help regulate energy metabolism, and some affect growth and development through their role in the expression of certain genes. Many minerals act as cofactors needed for enzyme activity. None of the minerals we require acts in isolation. Instead, they interact with each other as well as with other nutrients and other components of the diet. Eating a variety of foods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and cereal, milk, seafood, and lean meats can maximize your diets mineral content. Function of water in the body Water doesn't provide energy...
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...SCI/241 January 11th 2015 Instructor: Dana Griffith Mineral and Water function Essay What are the function and sources of minerals? Minerals are found in the ground on which we walk, jewels we wear on our fingers, make-up we wear, but the most important and significant minerals comes from our nutritional health. We need more than 20 minerals can be found in the plant and animal sources. What is the function of water in the body? When of the primary function of water is to serve as a lubricant. It is found in saliva and is substantial component in the fluid surrounding joints. Water is also in and surrounding body structures such as brain, spinal cord and eyes. The water layer helps protest and cushion these vulnerable areas from shock and trauma. Water also is an important agent in body temperature regulation. As water evaporates from the skin, the body is cooled. Water is essential in the body transportation system. Nutrients and other necessary elements must be sent to all parts of the body in order to ensure functioning of every single body pieces. What is the general effect of dehydration on the body? When the body id dehydrated thirst and dry mouth is obvious sign of dehydration. And by the time you realize these signs the body is already dehydrated. Your cells are craving water. Fatigue, lethargy and weakness, inability to concentrate dizziness, sleepiness, feeling lightheaded or a headache. Also urine is an indicator of dehydration if color is brown, black or red...
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...Bolding Syllabus 1 SCI/241 Version 6: 6.18.2012 – 8.19.2012 Course Design Guide College of Natural Sciences SCI/241 Version 6 The Science of Nutrition Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to the world of human nutrition. Students examine the components included in a healthy, balanced diet, and develop strategies to meet their changing nutritional needs throughout the various stages of life. Specific topics for the course include: the digestion process, functions and health benefits of specific nutrients, weight management and fitness, and the effects of nutritional deficiencies. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Grosvenor, M. B., & Smolin, L. A. (2006). Nutrition: Everyday choices. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Please make...
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...of Minerals and Water Lisa Foster SCI/241 Nutrition November 4, 2012 Sandra Silmon Minerals play two major functions in the body; those pertain to the forming of the human physique, and also in the aid of bodily operations. Large quantities of certain minerals are needed and they are identified as Macro elements, then the other is needed in a lessened dosage, and they are recognized as Microelements. Calcium is a very essential mineral because it is, helpful in maintaining healthy teeth and strong bones. It also aids in the nerve operation and clotting of the hemoglobin. The greatest basis of nutrients is fruits, nuts, kernels, and vegetables, out of the several presented green leafy vegetables are deemed the top source. Various nutrients are tough to receive from fruits or vegetables, so in order to receive the best minerals from them extracting the juices are suggested. This process divides the minerals from the filament of the botany. An essential foundation of minerals that the human physique needs can be found in coconut water. It contains supplements, minerals, and enzymes, along with it being low in fat and sugar. Coconut water can also be administered both orally and in an IV. The chemical balance is that similar to what is found in the human hemoglobin. Coconut water is also a treatment for dehydration and undernourishment. Physicians have used coconut water as a treatment for illnesses connected to dehydration such as diarrhea, influenza, and gastroenteritis...
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...WATER AND MINERALS JESSICA STEFFEY SCI/241 5/28/2014 KIMBERLY STEPHENSON WATER AND MINERALS Water and minerals are a vital part of keeping your body healthy and happy. When it comes to our bodies, it is up to us to keep them running at top form. Minerals are basically the spark plug to our motor. Minerals are the catalysts that keep our “battery” charged and running. The minerals keep the “charge” for the “battery”. Our bodies cannot produce minerals so we must consume the minerals that we need. The minerals come from the earth. Good soil can have 45% minerals in it. Minerals help the skeleton, help energy production, nerve and muscle functions, and help with the immune health. They maintain the pH balance in the body. There are 103 minerals, at least 18 of these are necessary for good health. There are two categories of minerals essential within the body. They are called macro-minerals and micro-minerals. “There can be no one mineral deficiency, they must be maintained in balance within the body.”(Divine Health 2012) Hydration is one of the very few primary needs for the human body. There are five basic functions of water in our body. They are cell life, chemical and metabolic reactions, transport of nutrients, and body temperature regulation. The last one would be the elimination of water. A healthy sedentary adult who lives a temperate climate should drink about 1.5 liters of water every day. Dehydration can kill a person. The general symptoms are...
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...Mineral and Water Essay Sci 241- Ellsworth July 1, 2012 Water is virtually the most important thing we put into our body yet most of us don’t meet the daily requirements of water. Water keeps us hydrated healthy and alive, so why is it that so many people despise water. Water is full of minerals which depending on the minerals have different functions and sources. In addition to keeping us healthy and alive water plays several very important functions in our body, including regulating body temperature, aiding in food digestion, and flushing out sodium. It’s important to understand the effects of water on your body that way you can understand the signs, symptoms, and general effect that dehydration water has on the body. Every summer countless people end up in the hospital with signs of dehydration, most of those hospital visits could have been avoided with proper understanding of minerals and water. Minerals are important to the health and maintenance of our bodies and bodily functions. There are several different types and kinds of minerals each of these playing important roles in our body, there are trace elements and macro and micro minerals. For starters the macro minerals are calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and sodium. Each of these macro minerals have important functions in the body ranging from helping aid in the transfer of oxygen between tissues in the body to helping bones and teeth form, as well as controlling the...
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...Mineral and Water Function SCI/241 Susan Runyon February 20, 2015 An-Chan Chen Minerals are an essential part of our diet, and in order to stay healthy we must consume more than 20 minerals in our food. Minerals come from both plant and animal sources. They contribute to the body’s structure and help regulate body processes. Some minerals help regulate water balance; others help regulate energy metabolism, and some effect growth and development. “Many minerals act as cofactors needed for enzyme activity.” (WileyPlus) Minerals interact with other minerals as well as other nutrients and other components of the diet. Water is the one nutrient that is often overlooked. It accounts for 60% of our body water and is found inside cells and outside cells, in the blood, the lymph, and the spaces between cells. Water is used a solvent for glucose, amino acids, minerals, proteins and many other molecules. “Water is the primary constituent of blood, which flows through our bodies, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and delivering waste products to the lungs and kidneys for excretion.” (WileyPlus) Water is also used to protect various parts of the body. It bathes the cells of the body and lubricates and cleanses internal and external body surfaces. Water in tears lubricates the eyes and washes away dirt, water in synovial fluid lubricates the joints; and water in saliva lubricates the mouth, helping us to chew and swallow. Water in the amniotic sac protects...
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...1 Mineral and Water Function Essay Melissa Eaves SCI/241 09/30/2012 Lori Jumps 2 Mineral and Water Function Essay Minerals and water are two very important of the body. There are many things that can affect them which cause the body to suffer. This essay will discuss the functions and sources of minerals as well as the function of water and the general effect of dehydration on the body. There are seven minerals that play a large part in the body and how it functions. The seven minerals are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sulfur. All of these minerals have a certain function and its own source. Sodium is needed to balance fluid and help muscle contractions. Good sources of sodium include table salt and soy sauce. There are also large amounts of sodium in processed foods along with small amounts in things like milk and bread. Chloride, like sodium, is needed for fluid balance but also makes stomach acid. Chloride is also found in products like table salt and soy sauce. It is also the same as sodium when it comes to the amount that is in certain foods like more in processed foods and less in products like meat, milk, and breads. Potassium is similar to both sodium and chloride. It is needed for fluid balance and muscle contraction, but also plays a part in nerve transmission. Good sources of potassium are meats, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Calcium is a very important mineral...
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...Mineral and Water Function Essay Emily Velasco SCI/241 October 12, 2014 Dr. Liam S. Conner Minerals and water are an essential part of all living organisms. In fact, scientists believe that life first appeared in the form of “a complex mixture of minerals, organic compounds, and water” (Grosvenor & Smolin p.256). Although water is typically overlooked when considering essential nutrients for the body, it is just as important as minerals and causes rapid deficiency symptoms, such as dehydration, faster than any other nutrient. Additionally, many minerals needed for the proper functions of the body can be found in water. Minerals are an indispensible necessity to life. The two functions that minerals are needed for within the body is regulating and building. Minerals help provide structure within the body, especially bones and soft tissues. Minerals also regulate the body’s metabolism, nerves, blood clotting, heartbeat, blood pressure, water balance, energy release, and oxygen transport (Rubin, K., 2000). Many minerals serve many functions within the body; these functions differ based on what the mineral is. A few examples of minerals serving multiple purposes are zinc, iodine, and calcium. Zinc, iodine, and calcium are needed to ensure proper growth and development of a human body. They regulate the body’s metabolism as well as generate energy for physical activity. In order to remain healthy, over 20 minerals need to be consumed. There are many different sources...
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...Dehydration SCI/241 Dehydration “Water is of major importance to all living things; in some organisms, up to 90% of their body weight comes from water” ("U.S. Geological Survey", 2011). The human body is over 60% water; some if its organs are even higher. Without water or enough of it, there is no life. Dehydration is losing excessive amounts of water and not receiving enough to replenish what is lost. Without proper hydration the body can’t function properly. The body can’t store water. Therefore, maintaining water balance in the body is very important. Function of Water in the Body Water helps with many different body functions. “Water bathes the cells of the body and lubricates and cleanses internal and external body surface” (Wiley, 2012). Water is an important factor in joint lubrication and the building of cartilage. It also helps with production of energy, cell function, and metabolism. Water also helps the body by maintaining temperature (sweat). Another important function is the removal of waste from the body (uric acids). Water is Essential The amount of water need varies. It depends on age, temperature, and activities. Children need more hydration than adults. The elderly also need more hydration because the levels drop with age. Participation in physical activity will also increase the need for proper hydration. In hotter climates or physical activity it is easier to become dehydrated. As the body produces sweat to cool its temperature, hydration levels...
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...Dehydration Marty Oliver SCI/241 Version 5 01/30/2012 Abstract I am writing a paper on the effects of dehydration. Included in this paper, I will be explaining the answer of why is water essential to health maintenance? What are the functions of water in the body? What happens to the body when it does not get the water it needs? I will also compare and contrast how different electrolytes-sodium, potassium, and chloride- function in the body. What effects might alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body? What steps may people take to ensure they do not become dehydrated? Your body cannot function without water. Your body is made up of over 2/3 of your body and is essential for all cells and organs to operate properly. Without it your body will be able to survive only a few days. One of the functions of water in the body is that it flushes toxins, helps in cell functioning, and it helps the throat, nose, and ears function. Water is the seat for the fluids that go around the joints which enables them to move easily without pain. Joints consist of synovial fluid, bursas, ligaments, tendons, synovial membranes, and cartilage. Water is a must for the body to perspire naturally. Sweating is the body’s instrument to maintain the body’s cool when presented with increased anxiety, high activity levels or more anxiety or excessive heat. The body will not decently sweat in response to these stimuli without proper water content. Water is essential...
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...Hydration SCI/241 20Jul2011 Aurora Merry ackwell Above all vitamins and minerals water is the most essential to the human body. Without water life would not exist. Water is amazing, it covers 70% of the earth, is the only substance on the earth that occurs naturally as a solid, a liquid and a gas, and is more necessary to human life to exist than any other substance. Water fills our cells, water is the main component in blood, that moves nutrients through the body, water helps with digestion, from saliva to moving waste through the bowels to elimination. Being only 2% dehydrated can cause some serious physical and mental degradation and being 15% can be lethal. (http://www.spartafit.com/nutrition/water.php ) Water is the foundation for every living thing, in this paper I will discuss why it is essential to health maintenance, the functions of water in the body, and the effects of dehydration. Water is mandatory for life. Water makes up about 60% of adult body weight, water isn't stored in the body, so there is a need for humans to always be taking in more water to replace what is lost through body processes such as respiration, perspiration, urination, etc. The body needs water to lubricate joints, for saliva, to aid in every part of the digestion process, to transport nutrients in the blood, and it is a major component in every cell. No body process would be possible without water. It is important to drink water, about 3 liters per day for women and 4 liters...
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