The most abundant body in the body is not blood, but water. The water content of adults accounts for about 50% to 60% of body weight. Water is the most important component of the body. Once the body is severely dehydrated, it will damage the brain, kidneys, heart, and liver, and even life-threatening in severe cases. What changes will happen to the human body after the water is cut off, and what can be done to make people fall in love with drinking water?
What happens to the body after the water is cut off?
1. Cut off water for 12 hours
When the body water decreases by 2%, you will feel thirsty, Dry mouth, decreased production of saliva and urine, and sometimes difficulty swallowing.
2. After 1 day without water
When the water in the body decreases by 4%, the It causes the brain tissue to shrink, causing inattention, unresponsiveness, and dizziness.
3. Day 2 without water
Urination stops when body water is reduced by 7%, dry and itchy skin, body temperature imbalance, and muscle cramps.
4. On the 3rd day without water
A 10% decrease in body water will cause severe symptoms Headache, irreversible damage to brain function, and mental confusion.
5. After the 4th day of the water cut off
After the 4th day of the water cut off, the body has reached the load At the limit, all organs in the body gradually fail until the brain stops functioning.
How much water is best for people of different ages to drink per day?
- Children under the age of two should drink 100~150 ml of water per day by multiplying their body weight;
- Children over two years old should drink 80-90 ml of water per day;
- The amount of water an adult should drink every day should reach the weight multiplied by 30~40 ml, where the unit of weight is kilograms.
- Outdoor workers, sweat a lot during strenuous exercise, and need to drink more water; < /li>
- Women who are breastfeeding also need to drink plenty of water.
How to fall in love with drinking water?
1. Buy your favorite mug
Buy your favorite mug and keep an eye on it , thereby increasing the frequency of drinking water. In addition, choose a cup with a large capacity, which can virtually drink more water.
2. Add some ingredients
mint, chrysanthemum and lemon slices can be added to plain water Or wolfberry, red dates and chrysanthemums can also be added; or coffee or tea can be brewed in water, which can increase the amount of water that people drink.
3. Occasionally use a straw< /p>
Even adults should occasionally use a single-use straw. The drinking speed of straws is fast, and the plastic straws with variable shapes and reusable shapes are preferred, and disposable straws are rejected.
4. Always remind to drink more water
Drink water before or after meals, There should be soups such as soy milk, rice or millet soup and mung bean soup in three meals a day; increase the amount of water before and after exercise; drink more water before and after bathing, after bowel movements or urination; drink a cup on an empty stomach after getting up in the morning Warm water, drink a glass of milk before going to bed, and over time can develop a good habit of drinking water.
5. Reward yourself
If you can drink water every day for a week, you might as well buy a nice gift or something you like as a reward.
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No matter what age group, people should develop the habit of drinking water actively. When they feel thirsty, it means that the body is dehydrated. Make sure to drink about 1500~2000 ml of water every day, and drink 200~300 ml of water every hour. When drinking water, you should pay attention to sip slowly. The best drink is boiled water, followed by weak tea and milk. Sugar-sweetened beverages or concentrated fruit juices cannot be substituted, so as not to cause obesity and induce chronic diseases such as hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.
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