Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient

Amor HernandezKaplan University SC115:Principles of NutritionProfessor Holly Rucker

Water

DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS

•3 liters/ 13 cups for men

•2.2 liters/ 9 cups a day for women

Gatorade

DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS

• 24 OZ/1 Bottle a day

WarningGatorade is an electrolyte

replacement drink-for endurance events or work outs.

Powerade

DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS

• 24 OZ/1 Bottle a day

WarningPowerade is an fluid retainment drink, which is high in sodium, formulated to

lower amounts of sweat while working out only.

NUTRIENT CONTENT

Water

•Sodium•Zinc•Floride•Magnesium •Copper

NUTRIENT CONTENT

Gatorade

• 0g Protien/Fiber• 110mg sodium• 23g Sugar• 25g Carbohydrate • 10% of daily recommended niacin/ B6 & pantothenic acid.

NUTRIENT CONTENT

Powerade

•Sodium•Sugar•Potassium•Niacin•Vitamin B6/12

Varieties/Sources

Water

•Distilled •Purified•Mineral

• Poland Spring• Aquafina• Smart Water• Evian

Varieties/Sources

Gatorade• Gatorade has 8 diffrent varieties of drinks. Inculding low sugar and high in protien.

• Diffrent flavors in clude grape, cherry, lemon, and many more

Varieties/Sources

PoweradePowerade produces over 10

different products including in powerd form.

Flavors include, mountin berry blast, Golden rush Orange,

Strawberrie kewi.

Cost

Price may vary on the product by taxes/ounces & amount of the product

being bought.

Please check your local store.

CostWater

Average• 1 bottle of water 16.9 FL OZ $1.00-$2.00

• 24 pack of bottle water $4.99-$9.99

• 35 pack of bottle water $5.99 $12.99

CostGatorade

Average• 1 bottle of water 12-32 oz $1.00-$5.00

• 24 pack of bottle water $12.99-$17.99

• 35 pack of bottle water $20.99 $30.99

CostPowerade

Average• 1 bottle of water 12-32 oz $1.00-$5.00

• 24 pack of bottle water $18.99-$40.00

Advantages on consumption/ Reviews

Water: is pure very good for the body. Helps avoid dehydration and can be consumed with any meal not just working out.

Advantages on consumption/ Reviews

Gatorade: is a great sports drink which helps give you energy and retain fluid during heavy work out activities.

Advantages on consumption/ Reviews

Powerade: is another sports drink formulated to enhance heavy physical activity. Allowing the body to perform to its best abilities.

SAFETY LEVELS

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MUCH OF ANY THING IS BAD FOR

YOU !

SAFETY LEVELSWater>It is impossible to remove %100 of bacteria from water.

Install a good water filtration system, which removes %90-%99 of harmful bacteria.

SAFETY LEVELS•Gatorade advises to consumers, that the hotter the tempeture is the more risk of heart problems & hydration issues. •Increasing the amount of gatorade is not good during high tempetures

SAFETY LEVELS•Gatorade advises to consumers, to decrease the amount of workout for that day. •That can help prevnt heat cramps & heat strokes.

SAFETY LEVELSPowerade: Conatins a high level of sodium, Drinking more than 3 bottles of this a day combined with sugary/salty foods can be very bad.

Disadvantages of Consumption

If Gatorade or Powerade is taken to much body problems can occur.

CONCLUSION

Gatorade & Powerade was invented for the people who are highly active in

body activitys.It was not intended for non active

people. Both prpoducts were created to give the body a push.

CONCLUSION

Water is pure and intended for nonactive and active people to

drink it. Its one of the few things that your body needs

and cant go without. Gatorade and powerade your body can

go with out.

CONCLUSION

Water is the best choice to invest in. Water is timelss

and will always be needed by the human body.