I will pay for the following essay Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient. The essay is to be 4 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.While we can all agree th

I will pay for the following essay Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient. The essay is to be 4 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.

While we can all agree that replacement of water is essential, the need for various types of fluid replacement is often highly debatable. Some experts believe that water is most important. Others believe that sports drinks offer a much better alternative to rehydration, due to the content of essential minerals like salt and potassium. Such minerals are important for our bodies to retain fluid that is used to replace losses through exercise. In order to determine which fluids are best, we will look as information from three different types of fluids. Doing so will enable us to determine which drink may work best for our individual or unique situations. We will compare three fluids: Water, Gatorade and PowerAde (20 ounces or .59 liters). Below is a chart that contains nutrient information on each drink, including carbohydrate(CHO), Sodium(Na) and Potassium(K), published by Central Washington University (cwu.edu). Daily requirements for water range from 2 to 16 liters, depending on level of physical exertion and related water loss. Mineral content of plain tap water varies so much that it impossible to provide adequate figures. Determination of the most appropriate fluid replacement depends on amount of water loss through exercise, other health factors, physical condition and intensity of exercise. Though a well balanced diet provides adequate amounts of electrolytes, such as glucose, sodium, potassium and chloride, these may be lost through sweating during exercise.