Water 'Fitness & Weight Loss' Quiz

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How much water do you really need each day? Answers at end of diet quiz.

1. The more water you drink a day, the better your system performs.

True

False

 2. Drinking water can help an individual lose weight.

True

False

3. While enjoying the Great Outdoors, one should never drink from a creek or spring unless it is clear running water.

True

False

4.  Spring water is healthier than tap water.

True

False

5. Our bodies consist mostly of:

Water

Muscle

6. If an individual consumes a lot of salt, water should be avoided or the body will accumulate the liquid and bloat.

True

False

7. The deaths of some long-distance runners are being linked with excessive water intake.

True

False

8. A cup of water equals a glass of water.

True

False

Special notes on this health quiz:

HOW DID YOU DO?

1. False; too much water can cause an imbalance in the electrolytes and cause serious health complications, including death.

2. True!  Water helps balance the system, as well as helping the dieter have a feeling of fullness.

3. True; dangerous disease producing amebas and foreign bodies contaminate even flowing water and present health dangers.

4. False; water is water.  Water from different areas contain different minerals which can be beneficial to health, but not surmountable. Your tap water is just as safe and pure as spring water due to governing guidelines at processing plants.

5. Water

6. False; although sodium (salt) can lead to water retention, drinking water helps flush salt from the body.

7. True; due to an imbalance in electrolytes.

8. One cup equals 8 ounces of water. The size of your favorite mug, glass or cup is key in reaching your recommended weight.

Many drinking containers contain enough space for two or more cups of liquid.

If the liquid is water or zero calorie beverages, no worries. However, where sweet tea, sugary soda, regular cocoa, chocolate milk, juice and other high-calorie beverages are concerned, the caloric count rises quickly.

Switch to a one cupmug, glass or cup and it may be all that you need to do to lose that extra weight.

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