Industrial Athletes Water Facts Water is essential to

Industrial Athletes….

Water Facts • Water is essential to good health • 60% of your body weight is water • Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose, and throat tissues. • Water regulates body temperature

Water Facts • How do you lose water? – Breathing, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. • What is dehydration? When you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions, even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired. • The average American is chronically dehydrated

Contributing Circumstances to the Industrial Athlete • Often workers show up to work already dehydrated. • Alcohol, poor diet, alcohol, then coffee in the morning. • Aging workforce. • Other health factors such as diabetes and hypertension. • Blame symptoms of heat stress on other factors.

The Effect of Dehydration on Performance MONITORING DEHYDRATION

How Much Water Do you Need? • Average man burns 2, 900 calories/day (12 cups water) and the average woman burns 2, 200 (9 cups water). • 1 cup = 8 oz. (236 milliliters) of water �� • (12) 8 oz. Cups = 96 oz. • (9) 8 oz. Cups = 72 oz. • 128 oz. equals 1 gallon

“Never Had a Heat Accident” • In our society -heat related injuries are often ignored, but are considered a preventable injury. • Heat injuries may get attributed to other factors. • Worker who passes out & falls down may end up being reported as a slip & fall injury. • A heat stress prevention program can assist in preventing injuries.

Importance of Electrolytes • Electrolytes are minerals (magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium) that maintain optimal nerve and muscle function. • Electrolytes are lost through perspiration and other types of dehydration. • Sqwincher is absorbed into the body at a higher rate than water, allowing the body to replenish the electrolytes and minerals needed for rehydration.

Importance of Electrolytes • Workers are more apt to drink products that are palatable. (Don’t believe me? Ask your kids. ) • Allows for the consumption of fluids needed to maintain proper levels of electrolytes and stay hydrated.

Productivity • We want workers to be safe. • If worker capacity is impaired productivity is impaired as well. • Inadequate Hydration = Loss of Productivity • 2% Dehydration Factor = A 20% Loss of Productivity • Average cost of providing electrolyte beverages remains

Increase Morale • When we are interested in their safety & welfare – • When we provide them with a beverage that tastes good, easy to use , going to replenish the things they need to remain productive • In short - electrolytes equals a constant positive message to workers

Heat Stress… Know the Hazard!

Medical Preconditions • Health issues can increase the risk of heat stress. • Heat stress can increase the risk of health problems. • Diet and exercise can play a big role in overall health. • The two largest health risks in the US Industrial work place are Hypertension and Diabetes.

Medical Preconditions HYPERTENSION • 33% or 74. 5 million of the US population age 20 yrs and older have been diagnosed with Hypertension. • 1 out of 3 adults in the US have high blood pressure. • Of all people with HBP: 77. 6% -aware – 44. 1%-under control – 67. 9% under treatment – 55. 9% - not under control • In 2006 Hypertension killed over 56, 000 people in the US. • How to Control Hypertension:

Medical Preconditions DIABETES • 11. 3% or 25. 6 million of the US population age 20 yrs and older have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes • Type 1 Diabetic – the body is not producing insulin • Type 2 Diabetic- the cells do not respond correctly to the insulin • How to control Diabetes – Consult your Dr. first. Insulin treatment along