1. Nutrition 2102
Water

2. Human Body and Water The human body is two-thirds water.
Water is an essential nutrient that is involved in every function of the body.

3. Functions of Water
Water helps transport nutrients and waste products in and out of cells.

4. Functions of Water
Water is necessary for all digestive, absorption, circulatory, and excretory functions

5. Functions of Water
Water is needed for the utilization of the water-soluble vitamins.

6. Functions of Water
It is needed for the maintenance of proper body temperature.

7. RDI
It is recommended that you drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

8. Can you drink too much water?
Yes.
Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia.

9. Water Deficiency
You become dehydrated if you do not drink enough water

10. Symptoms of Dehydration
These mild dehydration symptoms are often :
Thirst
Loss of Appetite
Dry Skin
Skin Flushing
Dark Coloured Urine
Dry Mouth
Fatigue or Weakness
Chills
Head Rushes

11. Serious Symptoms of Dehydration
Increased heart rate
Increased respiration
Decreased sweating
Decreased urination
Increased body temperature
Extreme fatigue
Muscle cramps
Headaches
Nausea
Tingling of the limbs
Unconsciousness

12. Types of Water: Mineral Water
Each bottler has different water because the water picks up minerals and salts from surrounding rock layers as it moves to the surface.
This water may taste sour, salty, alkaline or have other flavors.

13. Types of Water: Sparkling
Mineral water that has added carbonation.

14. Types of Water: Natural Spring
Is a flavorful as a result of the minerals it contains.
It is forced up through the ground and may naturally contain carbonation.

15. Types of Water: Well Water that is removed from a ground well.
It does have minerals found naturally in the ground and from piping.

16. Types of Water: Tap Comes from ground or surface waters.
Water plants use various purification methods to ensure safe drinking water.

17. Types of Water: Tonic Filtered tape water with carbonation added
Also known as club soda

18. Types of Water: Seltzer
Filtered tape water with carbonation added but also contains added sugar.

19. 10 Life-Changing Reasons To Drink More Water
If you don’t drink water, you will die. It's that important. Depending on our environment, we can live only a few days without water - maybe a week. We can live much longer without food. For most of us, we should prioritize the consumption of water far more than we currently do.

20. Prevent cancer. 
Yes, that’s right – various research says staying hydrated can reduce risk of colon cancer by 45%5, bladder cancer by 50%6, and possibly reduce breast cancer risk as well.7

21. Be less cranky
Research says dehydration can affect your mood and make you grumpy and confused.3 Think clearer and be happier by drinking more water.

22. Perform better.
Proper hydration contributes to increased athletic performance. Water composes 75% of our muscle tissue!4 Dehydration can lead to weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and electrolyte imbalance.

23. Lose weight
Sometimes we think we are hungry, when actually we are thirsty. Our body just starts turning on all the alarms when we ignore it. For those of you trying to drop some pounds, staying hydrated can serve as an appetite suppressant and help with weight loss.

24. Have less joint pain.
Drinking water can reduce pain in your joints by keeping the cartilage soft and hydrated. This is actually how glucosamine helps reduce joint pain, by aiding in cartilage’s absorption of water.

25. Flush out waste and bacteria.
Our digestive system needs water to function properly. Waste is flushed out in the form of urine and sweat. If we don't drink water, we don't flush out waste and it collects in our body causing a myriad of problems. Also combined with fiber, water can cure constipation.

26. Prevent headaches
Sometimes headaches can be caused by dehydration, so drinking water can prevent or alleviate that nasty head pain. Next time your head hurts, try drinking water.

27. Make your skin glow.
Our skin is the largest organ in our body. Regular and plentiful water consumption can improve the color and texture of your skin by keeping it building new cells properly. Drinking water also helps the skin do it's job of regulating the body's temperature through sweating.2

28. Feed your body.
Water is essential for the proper circulation of nutrients in the body. Water serves at the body’s transportation system and when we are dehydrated things just can’t get around as well.