MGTS-312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Caffeine, Diuretic, Water Intoxication
25 Mar 2016
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Progression of symptoms: thirst weakness exhaustion & delirium death. Dangerous dilution of body fluids resulting from excessive water ingestion. Symptoms: headache, muscular weakness, lack of concentration, poor memory, loss of appetite. Especially in women who retain water during menstruation. Water is lost over a 1-2 day period as the sodium is excreted. Fluctuation in water weight does not reflect gain or loss of body fat. Dri meets 80% of day"s need for water. Men: 3. 7 litres of fluid from beverages & drinking water. Women: 2. 7 litres of fluid from beverages & drinking water. Remaining water need is met from consumed foods. Body produces water from the breakdown of energy-yielding nutrients. When performing physical work outdoors in hot weather a person can lose 3 - 5 litres of fluid daily. An athlete in training can lose 2 litres of fluid each hour. It is very important that athletes exercising in the heat maintain hydration.
