THE VALUE OF WATER

2/3 of human body

A man can live without for

about 10 days.Without food for about 40 days

The quantity of water that a man requires depends on:

the age

weather conditions

physical activitythe health condition

the diet

There is an increased need for water in cases:

swelter

burns

fever

Diarrhea

Fluid balance

Fluid intake Fluid loss

Urine, stool, sweat, breath

2 liters daily

Fluid intake:

Fluid loss:

Danger of dehydration for the athletes

There is a loss of electrolytes (sodiumpotassium chloride) because of sweating