At one time or another, everyone has said "I am thirsty". Yet what
causes this sensation of thirst? It is obvious that a certain
quantity of fluid must be present for the body to function
normally. How does a water deficit in the body then influence
drinking habits? But supposing the physiological need is met, what
about the psychological need or social need? Water is certainly the
most necessary fluid; then why do we humans often prefer other
beverages, even at great cost of effort or money or health? The
subject of thirst and drinking behavior are uniquely discussed in
this book. For the first time both the physiological and the
psychological aspects of water and beverage consumption are
examined in one volume. The many recent developments concerning how
a lack of water is signalled physiologically and processed neurally
to affect drinking behavior are critically surveyed. Prospects for
understanding the cultural and sensory influences on beverage
consumption are mapped out. The thirty-one chapters by authorities
in the field were all mutually reviewed and revised in the light of
precirculated comments and round-table discussions. Together they
provide a complete picture of the current state of knowledge on
what determines fluid consumption in human beings and animals.
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