1. BY: AELYA SHAH

2. The behavior we modified
 To drink more water than what we do
now
 To drink less soda than what we do now

3. Our short term and long term goals
 Short term goals:
Each week drink 10-20oz more than
the week before.
Each week drink less soda.
●Long term goals:
Continue to drink recommended
amount of water.
Stop drinking soda.

4. WHAT PERCENT OF OUR BODY IS WATER?

5. HOW MUCH WATER IS ENOUGH?
 We should drink eight
glass of water a day

6. Others say to divide your body weight by 2 to get the
ounces you need to drink a day
Ex) A man is 175lbs. How much water should he drink?
175/2=about 88oz

7. WEIGHT LOSS=WATER
 The researchers estimate that
over the course of a year, a
person who increases his
water consumption by 1.5
liters a day would burn an
extra 17,400 calories, for a
weight loss of approximately
five pounds.

8. WHY DO WE NEED WATER?

9. WATER AND YOUR DIET
 Key part of weight loss
program
 Helps body remove fat
 Helps overall health
 Suppresses appetite by filling
up stomach some experts say
that it is hard to distinguish
between hunger and thirst so
drink water and wait 20-30
minutes to see if still hungry
 helps reduce fat deposits

12. DEHYDARTION EFFECTS
HAIR LOSS
STOMACH
PAIN
WRINKLES
JOIN PAIN HEADACHE

13. Your lungs and water
 Lung tissue are
moistened by water as
they take in oxygen
and release carbon
dioxide
 Allergies and asthmatic
symptoms may be a
sign of not enough
water

14. Body temp and water
 Water is bodies coolant
regulating body temp by
perspiration
 Must drink as much water
in winter as in summer
 3% water loss can result in
health problems
 15% water loss can result
in death

15. Your brain and water
 Brain contains 90% water
 When body is well
hydrated one will notice an
increase clarity in thinking
 Less water decreases
energy generation in the
brain

16. Your heart and water
 Heart contains 75%
water
 Blood contains 85%
water
 Hydration increases
cardiovascular system
 Dehydration can result
in: hardening of the
arteries, high blood
pressure and
cholesterol

17. Your kidneys and water
 Kidneys filters blood,
concentrating waste and
sends it out in urine
 Dehydration causes
kidneys to recycles dirty
water to remove waste

18. Your digestive system and water
 Food needs water to
properly digest
 Hydration can reduce:
heartburn, acid
stomach, gas, and
constipation
 Dehydration can cause:
weight gain, poor
muscle tone, water
retention

19. Your joints and water
 Water lubricates joints
and lets you move
freely
 Water maintains
elasticity and easy
movement for
connective tissue of
joints

20. Water vs. Caffeinated beverages
 Water is ranked 2nd as
essential for life
 Water is fat free,
cholesterol free, low in
sodium and no calories
 There is no such thing as
too much water
 There is an abundance of
water to drink
 Caffeinated beverages act
as diuretics –makes you go
to the bathroom more
 Women who drink 2 cups
of caffeinated beverages
have a 30% increase for
miscarriage
 Can raise blood pressure
for minutes to hours
 Can cause irregular or fast
heartbeats
 Helps reduce headaches

21. Conclusion
 Water is more than just a thirst quencher
 Water plays an important part in our body
 We cannot live without water
 There is no substitute for water
 Everyone need to drink around 80oz of water a day
 Water is essential for overall health