Assignment:
Write about the effects of dehydration. Include answers to the following:
- Why is water essential to health maintenance?
- What are the functions of water in the body?
- What happens to the body when it does not get the water it needs?
- Compare and contrast how different electrolytes, sodium, potassium, and chloride function in the body.
- What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body?
- What steps can people take to ensure they do not become dehydrated?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.