Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Do a written evaluation of various commercial fluid products (bottled water, sports drinks, soda pop, vitamin drinks) and their value in wellness.
- List the function and sources of water in the body and body water composition at various life stages.
- Identify the regulatory mechanism for fluid intake, excretion, and distribution in the human body.
- Distinguish between the symptoms and wellness risks of fluid volume deficit or excess fluids and hydration.