The push towards healthy living and lifestyle choices in the past few years have made it increasingly difficult to determine what people should put into their bodies. The issues of hydration and fluid consumption are extremely important, yet are overlooked by most. The latest fads of energy drinks, sports drinks, and mineral waters make it all the more important for people to understand the importance of proper hydration, and which fluids a person should consume each day.
Kathy Malone, a Registered Nurse, immediately dispelled the myth that a person needs 8 glasses of water a day to stay healthy. She explained that it’s “not water, but fluids that are important to consume throughout the day.” Fluids extend beyond beverages, and include many foods such as soups, fruit, ice cream, Jellos, and puddings. “Every organ needs water,” Malone explained, “so get fluids!”
While it is important to consume fluids continually throughout the day, they type of fluids a person ingests are also key. Dallas McEvoy, a first year Computer Analyst Programming student at Red River College, said that he usually drinks “water in the morning and at night,” and usually “a diet coke” during the day. McEvoy explained that the amount of fluids he consumes “depends on the day.” McEvoy also admitted he doesn’t drink as much as he should. Lisa
Rowson, a second year Creative Communications student, chooses to drink water because “it’s very healthful. It’s just the easy choice.” She also added, “I’m really bad for drinking tea and coffee.”
When asked which fluids are not recommended to consume, Malone said “I wouldn’t touch Redbull.” She also didn’t believe it was necessary to consume mineral waters and sports drinks - such as Powerade - on a daily basis for a moderately active individual (such as a college student). “Just for fluids,” she explained, “water’s fine.” Malone also believes “there’s a media push for advertising purposes,” and consumers are told they need these specialized fluids to live a healthy life. In reality, drinking lots of water and eating the right foods will provide both the nutrients and fluids a person needs to remain healthy.
Another important hydration related issue is dehydration. It results when the body expels a higher number of fluids that it takes in. Malone explained that “you can’t wait until you’re thirsty to say ‘I need fluids’.” When asked to describe the most obvious and immediate symptoms of dehydration, Malone said “thirst is number one and headache is number two.” McEvoy commented that he could usually tell he was dehydrated, “if it’s really bad.” Rowson explained dehydration as “that cotton ball feeling in my mouth after a night of drinking.” She also explained that occasionally, “I’ll mistake thirst for hunger.”
Kathy Malone, a Registered Nurse, immediately dispelled the myth that a person needs 8 glasses of water a day to stay healthy. She explained that it’s “not water, but fluids that are important to consume throughout the day.” Fluids extend beyond beverages, and include many foods such as soups, fruit, ice cream, Jellos, and puddings. “Every organ needs water,” Malone explained, “so get fluids!”
While it is important to consume fluids continually throughout the day, they type of fluids a person ingests are also key. Dallas McEvoy, a first year Computer Analyst Programming student at Red River College, said that he usually drinks “water in the morning and at night,” and usually “a diet coke” during the day. McEvoy explained that the amount of fluids he consumes “depends on the day.” McEvoy also admitted he doesn’t drink as much as he should. Lisa
Rowson, a second year Creative Communications student, chooses to drink water because “it’s very healthful. It’s just the easy choice.” She also added, “I’m really bad for drinking tea and coffee.”When asked which fluids are not recommended to consume, Malone said “I wouldn’t touch Redbull.” She also didn’t believe it was necessary to consume mineral waters and sports drinks - such as Powerade - on a daily basis for a moderately active individual (such as a college student). “Just for fluids,” she explained, “water’s fine.” Malone also believes “there’s a media push for advertising purposes,” and consumers are told they need these specialized fluids to live a healthy life. In reality, drinking lots of water and eating the right foods will provide both the nutrients and fluids a person needs to remain healthy.
Another important hydration related issue is dehydration. It results when the body expels a higher number of fluids that it takes in. Malone explained that “you can’t wait until you’re thirsty to say ‘I need fluids’.” When asked to describe the most obvious and immediate symptoms of dehydration, Malone said “thirst is number one and headache is number two.” McEvoy commented that he could usually tell he was dehydrated, “if it’s really bad.” Rowson explained dehydration as “that cotton ball feeling in my mouth after a night of drinking.” She also explained that occasionally, “I’ll mistake thirst for hunger.”
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