Chapter

Water and Electrolytes

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

Sub-chapters

• Introduction
• Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• Water’s Importance to Vitality
• Regulation of Water Balance
• Electrolytes Important for Fluid Balance
• Sodium
• Chloride
• Potassium
• Consequences of Deficiency or Excess
• Water Concerns
• Popular Beverage Choices