Dehydration

Order Description Read Ch. 9 in Nutrition for Healthy Living (included in attachments) In 1100 or more, write an essay answering the following: • Why water is essential to maintaining health • The functions of water in the body • What happens to the body when it does not get the water it needs • Compare and contrast how different electrolytes-sodium, potassium, and chloride-function in the body • The effects that alcohol and caffeine on hydration levels in the body • Steps to take to avoid dehydration