Human Nutrition

This week, we will examine guidelines for nutrition and the importance of water and electrolytes in maintaining our physical health.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

• What have you learned this week since beginning your learning activities?
• How might this information affect your water drinking habits?
• Why should we drink water?
• Let’s say that you and a friend drink the same amount of water every day, but only one of you becomes thirsty and dehydrated. How is that possible?
• How is dehydration different from water intoxication?
• How do electrolytes and water intake relate to hypertension?
• Consider citing or including references to relevant, current news sources that interest you and support your post and responses.