Title: Fluids in the Body
Course: DES 2710 General and Oral Nutrition > Section: Module Seven

The purpose of the Assignments is to allow students to conduct quick research, make decisions, and think critically. Students are required to provide concise and complete answers. Students will type their responses in a document (.txt file if you are not using word). Post by the due date listed in the Course Calendar. This assignment is worth 20 points.

- Summarize the functions and importance of water in the body
- What is dehydration? Compare and contrast the causes of dehydration and describe the physiological effects on the body and oral cavity
- What are the roles of electrolytes in the body? Find an evidence based, peer reviewed article on-line that discusses sports drinks and attach with your assignment. What are the oral health issues in regards to over consumption of sports drinks?
- Create a survey to be used on two of your patients in clinic.
- As you create your questions, consider frequency, what, when, (i.e. with meals, after, in- between etc.) caffeine and sugar content.  Attach your survey with your assignment for approval.
- When you have received your results post a summary of your results in the discussion board.