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

Introduction

In this module we discuss the importance of water in the body.  Oxygen is the most important to sustaining life and water comes in at a close second.  What role does water play in the physiological functions of the body?  Can other fluids such as coffee, tea, soda, alcohol serve the same purpose as water?  There are many thoughts on what daily requirements for water should be.  In this module we will investigate just what people prefer to drink and what those choices mean for their oral and systemic health.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- List the physiological role and functions of fluids in the body
- Recommend average daily intake of water
- Identify dietary sources of fluids and the significance to oral health
- Describe effects of excesses and deficiencies of fluids in the body
- Describe the role of electrolytes in fluid balance
- Understand and use the key terms related to the chapter.

Readings and Resources

Readings include the chapters from the book and instructor assigned resources

Chapter 11 in the textbook

Reference: Dietary Reference Intakes: Electrolytes and Water (from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies)

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Assignments

- Complete Readings
- Post and reply to Discussion 6
- Post Assignment 6
- Complete Quiz 5