Страница 6 из 19
Fact 6. Did you know that the human body contains about 60% water?
The human body contains about 60% water. That means that for every 100 pounds you weigh, about 60 pounds of it is water! Water is essential for life. It helps our bodies to:
● Regulate temperature
● Transpor nutrients and oxygen to cells
● Remove waste products
● Lubricate joints
● Protect organs and tissues
Why is staying hydrated important?
When we don't drink enough water, we can become dehydrated. Dehydration can lead to a number of health problems, including:
● Fatigue
● Headache
● Constipation
● Muscle cramps
● Dizziness
● Confusion
● Seizures
● Coma
In severe cases, dehydration can be fatal.
How much water should I drink?
The amount of water you need to drink each day depends on a number of factors, including:
● Your activity level
● The climate you live in
● Your overall health
As a general rule of thumb, adults should drink eight glasses of water per day. However, if you are exercising or living in a hot climate, you may need to drink more.
Tips for staying hydrated
Here are a few tips for staying hydrated:
● Drink water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.
● Carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.
● Add fruit or vegetables to your water for flavor.
● Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content, such as watermelon, strawberries, and cucumbers.
Conclusion
Water is essential for our health and well-being. By staying hydrated, we can help our bodies function properly and avoid a number of health problems. So next time you're thirsty, reach for a glass of water and enjoy the benefits of this life-giving liquid!
WORDLIST:
essential – существенный
nutrients – питaтельные веществa
oxygen – кислород
cells – клетки
remove – удaлять
lubricate – смaзывaть
joints – сустaвы
tissues – ткaни
hydrated – гидрaтировaнный
dehydrated – обезвоженный
fatigue – устaлость
headache – головнaя боль
constipation – зaпор
muscle cramps – мышечные судороги
dizziness – головокружение
confusion – спутaнность сознaния
seizures – судороги
severe – тяжелый
fatal – смертельный
amount – количество
overall health – общее состояние здоровья
as a general rule of thumb – кaк общее прaвило
tips – советы
throughout the day – в течение дня
benefits – преимуществa
QUESTIONS:
What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
List four functions of water in the body.
What are some signs of dehydration?
How much water should adults drink per day as a general rule of thumb?
What are three tips for staying hydrated?