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PERSUASIVE SPEECH
“WATER, TASTELESS?”
To Persuade_To show my audience the importance of water to our bodies and to encourage them to drink water more often....

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONS) FINANCE

ELC590 - ENGLISH FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS

PERSUASIVE SPEECH “WATER, TASTELESS?” PREPARED BY: NURUL NBF6B

PREPARED FOR: MADAM SALWA BINTI OTHMAN

Speech Title

: Water, Tasteless?

Visual Aid

: PowerPoint Slides

General Purpose

: To Persuade

Specific Purpose

: To show my audience the importance of water to our body and to

encourage them to drink water more often. Central Idea

: Many people may take drinking water for granted but keeping

hydrated can have a huge impact on overall health. Despite how crucial it is that people drink enough water, a significant amount of people may be failing to drink recommended levels of fluids each day.

INTRODUCTION A. Attention-getter/grabber Have anyone here drink any water today? Or is anyone here not drink water at least in the last hour? How do you guys feel? Does your mouth become dry or your tongue become swollen? Do you know that if you drink a certain amount of water a day you will be able to live a healthier lifestyle? Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are not sure about your hydration level, look at your urine. If it is clear, you are in good shape. If it is dark, you are probably dehydrated. B. Reveal Topic Water plays a major role in many factors of our body. Our human body is composed of 70% of water. That is a high amount, indeed. So, it is important to intake a good amount of water daily into our systems. C. Establish credibility I have been doing research on the importance of and the benefits of drinking enough water every day.

D. Preview of Speech Today I would like to urge you to drink more water if you do not drink enough, and let you know the benefits that would come to those who drink enough water. (TRANSITION: Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you why you need to drink enough water)

BODY ARTICLE 1 i.

Water Protects Your Tissues, Spinal Cord, and Joints 

Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body's temperature, it also keeps the tissues in your body moist

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Water helps protect the spinal cord, and it acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints.

ii.

Water Helps Your Body Remove Waste 

Adequate water intake enables your body to excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. The kidneys and liver use it to help flush out waste, as do your intestines.

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Water can also keep you from getting constipated by softening your stools and helping move the food you've eaten through your intestinal tract.

iii.

Water Aids in Digestion 

Digestion starts with saliva, the basis of which is water. Digestion relies on enzymes that are found in saliva to help break down food and liquid and to dissolve minerals and other nutrients.

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Water is also necessary to help you digest soluble fiber. With the help of water, this fiber dissolves easily and benefits your bowel health by making wellformed, soft stools that are easy to pass.

iv.

Water Prevents You from Becoming Dehydrated 

Your body loses fluids when you engage in vigorous exercise, sweat in high heat, or come down with a fever or contract an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea. If you are losing fluids for any of these reasons, it is important to increase your fluid intake so that you can restore your body's natural hydration levels.

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Doctor may also recommend that you drink more fluids to help treat other health conditions, like bladder infections and urinary tract stones.

(TRANSITION: Is anyone here wants to lose weight? Okay please listen to me on this)

ARTICLE 2 i.

Helps maximize physical performance 

Dehydration can have a noticeable effect if you lose as little as 2% of your body’s water content. However, it isn’t uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 6–10% of their water weight via sweat.

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This can lead to altered body temperature control, reduced motivation, and increased fatigue. It can also make exercise feel much more difficult, both physically and mentally.

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Optimal hydration has been shown to prevent this from happening, and it may even reduce the oxidative stress that occurs during high intensity exercise.

ii.

Significantly affects energy levels and brain function 

Our brain is strongly influenced by our hydration status. Studies show that even mild dehydration, such as the loss of 1–3% of body weight, can impair many aspects of brain function.

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Researchers found that fluid loss of 1.4% after exercise impaired both mood and concentration. It also increased the frequency of headaches.

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Mild dehydration (fluid loss of 1–3%) can impair energy levels, impair mood, and lead to major reductions in memory and brain performance

iii.

May help prevent and treat headaches 

Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraine in some individuals

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Research has shown that a headache is one of the most common symptoms of dehydration. For example, a study in 393 people found that 40% of the participants experienced a headache as a result of dehydration.

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Some studies have shown that drinking water can help relieve headaches in those who experience frequent headaches.

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A study in 102 men found that drinking an additional 50.7 ounces (1.5 liters) of water per day resulted in significant improvements on the MigraineSpecific Quality of Life scale, a scoring system for migraine symptoms.

iv.

Can aid weight loss 

Drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight. This is because water can increase satiety and boost your metabolic rate.

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Some evidence suggests that increasing water intake can promote weight loss by slightly increasing your metabolism, which can increase the number of calories you burn on a daily basis.

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A 2013 study in 50 young women with overweight demonstrated that drinking an additional 16.9 ounces (500 mL) of water 3 times per day before meals for 8 weeks led to significant reductions in body weight and body fat compared with their pre-study measurements.

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The timing is important too. Drinking water half an hour before meals is the most effective. It can make you feel fuller so that you eat fewer calories.

(TRANSITION: Is anyone here wanted a clear and healthy skin like a crystal clear? You would be surprise if I say water can help you achieve that)

ARTICLE 3 i.

Water Can Help Control Calories 

Water doesn't have any magical effect on weight loss, substituting it for higher calorie beverages can certainly help.

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Food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps you to feel full. Water-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups, oatmeal, and beans.

ii.

Water Helps Energize Muscles 

Drinking enough fluids is important when exercising. Follow the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for fluid intake before and during physical activity. These guidelines recommend that people drink about 17 ounces of fluid about two hours before exercise.

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During exercise, they recommend that people start drinking fluids early, and drink them at regular intervals to replace fluids lost by sweating.

iii.

Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good 

Skin contains plenty of water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. But do not expect over-hydration to erase wrinkles or fine lines, says Atlanta dermatologist Kenneth Ellner, MD.

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Dehydration makes our skin look more dry and wrinkled, which can be improved with proper hydration, but once we are adequately hydrated, the kidneys take over and excrete excess fluids.

iv.

Water Helps Your Kidneys 

Body fluids transport waste products in and out of cells. The main toxin in the body is blood urea nitrogen, a water-soluble waste that is able to pass through the kidneys to be excreted in the urine.

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When you're getting enough fluids, urine flows freely, is light in color and free of odor.

(TRANSITION: You are not going to believe what will happen if you do not drink enough water if I say this)

ARTICLE 4 i.

Maximise physical performance 

It is essential that you drink water throughout intensive exercises. You need water to stay hydrated and maintain an adequate amount of fluid in your body.

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Water keeps you cool as you exercise in the form of sweat. When you perspire, the excess heat from your body is lost to the atmosphere through evaporation, regulating your body at an optimal temperature.

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As you exercise, your muscles produce lactic acid, which causes them to become sore. Staying hydrated allows your body to rid itself of the lactic acid in your muscles at a faster rate.

ii.

Prevent headaches 

One of the most common causes of headaches is dehydration.

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When you are dehydrated, the brain contracts temporarily due to fluid loss. This causes the brain to retract from the lining of the skull causing a headache

iii.

Prevent constipation 

Constipation occurs when the stools in your colon do not get enough water.

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When you are dehydrated, water is diverted from the large intestine to hydrate the rest of your body.

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With less water, your stool becomes dry, hard and difficult to pass through your bowels. Make sure you get enough water to have a healthy bowel.

iv.

Prevent kidney stones 

Kidney stones are hard deposits of salt and minerals that form within the kidney or urinary tract.

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You need enough fluids in your system to dilute the concentration of minerals that can turn into these stones.

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A good indicator of how hydrated you are is the color of your urine. When you are dehydrated, your urine may appear dark. If your urine is pale yellow or clear, you have an adequate amount of fluids in your body.

CONCLUSION ACTION STEP A. SUMMARY STATEMENT In conclusion, drinking water is a very important thing to our bodies’ health. Not only human, but also all of the organisms need water to survive. The importance of drinking water for our bodies is paramount to our health, because it makes up to 70 percent of our bodies’ weight. There are four fulfilling benefits of drinking water to our bodies, such as it can prevent us from becoming dehydrated, make our skins healthier, can lose our weight, and prevent headache. CALL TO ACTION I strongly urge you to take action and drink more water, so you are in control of your bod and not let it be controlled by dehydration. Here are my tips to drink enough water: 1. Keep a reusable water with you 2. Set reminders to drink water 3. Drink one glass of water before each meal

B. FINAL THOUGHT Make sure that you get enough water each day, whether your personal goal is 1 liter or a different amount. It is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.

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ARTICLE 1 The Health Benefits of Water We all need water to survive, but how exactly does it help? By Jen Laskey Did you know that your body weight is approximately 60 percent water? Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it's important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. The amount of water you need depends on a variety of factors, including the climate you live in, how physically active you are, and whether you're experiencing an illness or have any other health problems. Water Protects Your Tissues, Spinal Cord, and Joints Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body's temperature; it also keeps the tissues in your body moist. You know how it feels when your eyes, nose, or mouth gets dry? Keeping your body hydrated helps it retain optimum levels of moisture in these sensitive areas, as well as in the blood, bones, and the brain. In addition, water helps protect the spinal cord, and it acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints. Water Helps Your Body Remove Waste Adequate water intake enables your body to excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. The kidneys and liver use it to help flush out waste, as do your intestines. Water can also keep you from getting constipated by softening your stools and helping move the food you've eaten through your intestinal tract. However, it should be noted that there is no evidence to prove that increasing your fluid intake will cure constipation. Water Aids in Digestion Digestion starts with saliva, the basis of which is water. Digestion relies on enzymes that are found in saliva to help break down food and liquid and to dissolve minerals and other nutrients. Proper digestion makes minerals and nutrients more accessible to the body. Water is also

necessary to help you digest soluble fiber. With the help of water, this fiber dissolves easily and benefits your bowel health by making well-formed, soft stools that are easy to pass. Water Prevents You from Becoming Dehydrated. Your body loses fluids when you engage in vigorous exercise, sweat in high heat, or come down with a fever or contract an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea. If you're losing fluids for any of these reasons, it's important to increase your fluid intake so that you can restore your body's natural hydration levels. Your doctor may also recommend that you drink more fluids to help treat other health conditions, like bladder infections and urinary tract stones. If you're pregnant or nursing, you may want to consult with your physician about your fluid intake because your body will be using more fluids than usual, especially if you're breastfeeding. How Much Water Do You Need? There's no hard and fast rule, and many individuals meet their daily hydration needs by simply drinking water when they're thirsty, according to a report on nutrient recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. In fact, most people who are in good physical health get enough fluids by drinking water and other beverages when they're thirsty, and also by drinking a beverage with each of their meals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you're not sure about your hydration level, look at your urine. If it's clear, you're in good shape. If it's dark, you're probably dehydrated Article : https://www.maine.gov/mdot/challengeme/topics/docs/2019/june/The-Health-Benefitsof-Water.pdf

ARTICLE 2

Article : https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water#1.-Helps-maximizephysical-performance

ARTICLE 3 6 Reasons to Drink Water It's no magic bullet, but the benefits of water are many. WebMD Feature Archive By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Americans seem to carry bottled water everywhere they go these days. In fact, it has become the second most popular drink (behind soft drinks). But water lovers got a jolt recently when we heard that a new report had found that the benefits of drinking water may have been oversold. Apparently, the old suggestion to drink eight glasses a day was nothing more than a guideline, not based on scientific evidence. But don't put your water bottle or glass down just yet. While we may not need eight glasses, there are plenty of reasons to drink water. In fact, drinking water (either plain or in the form of other fluids or foods) is essential to your health. "Think of water as a nutrient your body needs that is present in liquids, plain water, and foods. All of these are essential daily to replace the large amounts of water lost each day," says Joan Koelemay, RD, dietitian for the Beverage Institute, an industry group. Kaiser Permanente nephrologist Steven Guest, MD, agrees: "Fluid losses occur continuously, from skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, and these losses must be replaced daily for good health," he says. When your water intake does not equal your output, you can become dehydrated. Fluid losses are accentuated in warmer climates, during strenuous exercise, in high altitudes, and in older adults, whose sense of thirst may not be as sharp.

Here are six reasons to make sure you're drinking enough water or other fluids every day: 1. Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. "Through the posterior pituitary gland, your brain communicates with your kidneys and tells it how much water to excrete as urine or hold onto for reserves," says Guest, who is also an adjunct professor of medicine at Stanford University. When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism. And unless you are taking medications that make you thirsty, Guest says, you should listen to those cues and get yourself a drink of water, juice, milk, coffee -- anything but alcohol. "Alcohol interferes with the brain and kidney communication and causes excess excretion of fluids which can then lead to dehydration," he says. 2. Water Can Help Control Calories. For years, dieters have been drinking lots of water as a weight loss strategy. While water doesn't have any magical effect on weight loss, substituting it for higher calorie beverages can certainly help. "What works with weight loss is if you choose water or a non-caloric beverage over a caloric beverage and/or eat a diet higher in water-rich foods that are healthier, more filling, and help you trim calorie intake," says Penn State researcher Barbara Rolls, PhD, author of The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan. Food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps you feel full. Waterrich foods include fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups, oatmeal, and beans. 3. Water Helps Energize Muscles. Cells that don't maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes shrivel, which can result in muscle fatigue. "When muscle cells don't have adequate fluids, they don't work as well and performance can suffer," says Guest. Drinking enou...