Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper about the effects of dehydration. Include answers to the following:
o Why is water essential to health maintenance?
o What are the functions of water in the body?
o What happens to the body when it does not get the water it needs?
o Compare and contrast how different electrolytes-sodium, potassium, and chloride-function in the body.
o What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body?
o What steps can people take to ensure they do not become dehydrated?