OUR LIFE SOURCE WATER
The leading actor of all the physical and chemical transformations in the world, “water olan which is the source of life, is the most important substance that comes after oxygen which can be called a must for humanity.
Although it varies according to various age groups, there is an average of 50-70% water in the human body.
Although this ratio varies depending on age, sex, weight, height and degree of physical activity and health status, it is generally 60% in adult men, 50% in women and 65-75% in children . As the age progresses, the proportion of fat in the body increases and the rate of water decreases.
RATE OF WATER IN OUR BODY ACCORDING TO AGE
EMBRYO BABY CHILD ADULT OLD
95% 80% 75% 70% 50%
2/3 of the water in our body is inside the cells; the rest is found in veins, tissues, digestive system and body cavities. Body fluids include blood, gastric secretion, saliva, amniotic fluid (during pregnancy) and most of the urine is water
WATER RATES IN OUR ORGANS
BRAIN BLOOD BONE EYEBROW LIVER LUNGS SKIN HEART TEETH
75% 85% 22% 75% 96% 90% 80% 80% 8%
DAILY WATER NEEDS AND WATER QUALITY
Water is taken directly into the body with the food or drinks consumed. After taking a series of tasks in the blood and cells, the water level in the body is transmitted to the brain by hormones. Sensing and stimulating brain cells give the necessary commands according to the water level in the body. To drink water should not wait to be thirsty.
The daily water requirement of an adult is approximately 2500 ml . One way to understand our body's need for water is to eat 1 ml of water per 1 kcal by calculating the calories of the foods we eat. Thus, despite the vital changes such as age, weight, sports activity and health status, we regulate the amount of water to be consumed correctly.
How much water should my child drink?
Compared to adults, children lose more water in proportion to evaporation because their bodies have a larger area than surface mass ratio. Sweating abilities and kidney functions are less developed. During games or exercises in warm environments, they tolerate heat less than adults, produce more metabolic heat than their weight, are less susceptible to thirst, and may not understand that they need more water. Although studies in this area show that children develop thirst at a similar rate as adults, it is more important for adults to take adequate fluids because the body temperatures rise faster than adults.
The fluid requirement of children varies with age. Starting from the newborn, we can say that as the milk intake decreases, the water taken with the drinks becomes more and more important. While breast milk is the best source of liquid at the age of 0-1, water and complementary nutrients (formula, fruit, vegetable juice) form the source of liquid as a supplement to breast milk. After 1 year, the best source of liquid is water.
Fluids may vary depending on the child's age, size, activity level and medical history. The simplest method for determining fluid needs is “Holiday-Segar Calculation.. This method is based on the weight of the child. Accordingly, the amount of water to be consumed is 100 ml per kg of body weight for the first 10 kg of weight, 50 ml per kg of body weight for the next 10 kg, and per kg of body weight for each weight above 20 kg. 20 ml. For example, a child weighing 10 kg needs 1000 ml of water, a child weighing 15 kg needs 1250 ml of water, and a child weighing 25 kg needs 1600 ml of water.
In cases of sickness such as vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged exposure to the sun or excessive sweating, children should consume more water before and after physical activity.
Another way you can keep track of your child's fluid consumption is to monitor how much he has urinated and the color of his urine. Babies wet their diapers at least 4-8 times a day, and children urinate 4-8 times a day. However, you can calculate how much fluid your child needs to take and keep track of the fluids they receive during the day to ensure that they get enough water.
Water; carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals together with an important nutrient.
70-80% of the total liquid intake is supplied from drinking water and other beverages, and the rest is supplied through food. Liquids taken with drinks other than water also help meet the water needs of our body.
The main source of fluid for children is primarily water, as in adults. Fruit and vegetable juices with water; beverages such as milk, buttermilk, kefir; homemade lemonades, fruit and herbal teas; soups, vegetables and fruits are other important sources of fluid intake.
In particular, children consume milk, buttermilk, kefir; Supports development because it contains calcium and protein. Fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as vegetable and fruit juices derived from them, are also good sources of liquid. However, the point that should be considered in fruit juices is that consumption should be limited because it contains high amount of sugar. Eating the fruit itself allows us to get less calories than consuming its juice, and it helps to feel satiety because of its fiber content. Damage to teeth due to sugar and acidic content is minimized.
Acidic beverages, which are popular because of their taste, may seem more appealing to children, but cannot replace water in any way . This group of drinks with high caffeine and sugar content is also harmful for teeth with high acid content. They prepare the ground for childhood obesity due to high glycemic index.
Drinking and used water should be colorless, odorless and water taste. As a good solvent, the natural chemical content of water should contain some essential elements (calcium, magnesium, sodium, etc.) that the body needs. On the other hand, nitrite and nitrate derivatives, organic and chemical substances, heavy metals and microbes that can be found in water are harmful substances for human health . The quality of drinking water is very important in terms of its usefulness to the body.
BENEFITS AND DUTIES OF WATER
It dissolves, digests and absorbs the food we eat.
It provides the body structure by dissolving the solid substances that the cells need to perform their functions.
Makes the intestines work, prevents constipation.
Provides blood circulation. It carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells. It fulfills the task of moving to the places that hormones need in the body.
Adjusts body temperature.
Provides support to joints. It converts the spine discs into ”shock-absorbing water pads..
It takes the waste material from the cells and transmits it to the organ.
It reduces toxin and kidney burden by removing toxins.
Adjusts body temperature. It helps to cool the body by providing sweating and evaporation in the body especially in hot weather.
It gives us power and electrical energy for all brain functions, especially for thinking. Indispensable for hormones produced by the brain.
Integrates mind and body functions. Increases the ability to make decisions and set goals.
Helps alleviate stress, tension and depression. It regulates sleep and is effective in relieving fatigue.
Drinking enough water ensures that the metabolism in the body works regularly.
The risk of developing colds, urinary tract infections and bladder cancer is reduced.
It helps to reduce the feeling of hunger. When we drink water, we can distinguish between thirst and hunger.
Leaves skin healthy & supple
When enough water is consumed, most of the body's trace elements are met, the skin becomes beautiful and the immune system is strengthened.
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones and the risk is reduced.
OVER WATER CONSUMPTION AND WATER
Excessive water consumption during the day can also lead to some important health problems in the body, such as low water consumption. Daily fluid intake should be equal to daily fluid loss to maintain normal fluid volume in the body. When this balance is disturbed, some discomfort occurs. WHO has proven that water consumption of more than 5 liters causes health problems. If the water is healthy, drinking water can have harmful effects. Drinking too much water brings with it too much water, which again leads to loss of minerals from the body and thus to electrolyte imbalance. When excessive water is drunk, the blood is irrigated, increases in volume and places an extra burden on the circulatory system, vessels and especially the heart. The kidneys, which have to drain more fluid for excretion, get tired.
Also, too much thirst may be a sign of some discomfort.
The first thing that comes to mind are diabetes and absorption problems of the large intestine . In the presence of these conditions, a physician should be consulted.
People with heart disease, high blood pressure disease and edema should limit the amount of water to drink to a maximum of 3 liters. Fluids above the daily intake can be life-threatening.
The concentration of minerals inside and outside the cells varies . In order to achieve sodium balance, fluid transfer from the blood to the cells begins, causing the cells to swell and make edema. If this swelling occurs in the brain, a series of discomforts leading to headache, hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage and death due to increased pressure will occur.
Encouraging children to play in warm weather and exercise is not only sufficient to drink water, but also needs to be followed. As a result of physical activity in hot weather, children may develop water loss rapidly. This is vital.
Symptoms such as mild thirst, frequent thirst, and yellow urine are manifested; more severe thirst causes symptoms such as dryness of the skin, mouth and tongue, collapse of the eyes, gray skin color, flushing of the skin, temperature and laxity, lack of tears, and decrease in urine output .
If adequate water intake is not achieved, mental performance and learning ability of children are adversely affected. It causes fatigue, dizziness, headache and fatigue, as well as a 10% reduction in attention and concentration ability.
In pilot school studies on drinking water, teachers reported that meeting water needs contributes to an efficient learning environment and helps to instill good habits.
It can also cause health problems such as thirst, urinary tract infection, bedwetting and constipation in children. 1% of boys and 3% of girls experience urinary tract infection in the first 10 years of life.
If 10% of the water in the body disappears, circulatory and renal failure is seen, and 20% of water loss causes death.
Günlük Water poisoning ”may occur when daily water intake is greater than daily water discharge. Some substances and minerals such as salt, protein, urea and sugar are present in the water in our body at a certain concentration. Decreasing this concentration with excessive water consumption, salt imbalance in the blood and decreasing the amount of sodium may adversely affect our vital organs such as heart, kidney and brain.
Health Tips in Water Consumption
Start the day with at least 1 glass of water every day. Putting a jug of water where you can see reminds you to consume water during the day. Always have a bottle of water with you in your car.
It increases the metabolism of the water taken 30 or 15 minutes before meals and creates a volume in the stomach and seriously prevents the intake of excess nutrients in the meal.
Make sure that the water you consume during the day is at room temperature.
Feel free to drink water when you wake up at night. 1 glass of water in your bedside can be the key to solving the disorder.
For reliable sources of water. Excessively filtered water has no benefit to the body and may have lost mineral during filtration.
As the age gets older, the capacity of our body to perceive “thirst azal decreases, so the desire for water is becoming more and more late. More attention should be paid to water consumption in older ages.
To benefit from water, the habit of drinking water should be gained from an early age.
Water is life! We wish healthy days where children all over the world have access to adequate water.
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