1. Nutrition and Wellness
Water
Nutrition and Wellness

2. water Water makes up about 55 to 75 percent of a mature body.
Amount can vary depending on age, gender, and body composition.
People can live for about 6 weeks without food, but only a few days without water.

3. The Need for water Chemical Reactions Transportation
Water helps break food down into nutrients before passing through intestinal wall and into the blood stream.
Transportation
Minerals and vitamins dissolve in water. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells that need them.
Cushioning and Moisturizing
Moisture from water cushions joints, tissues, and organs to protect them from shock.
Waste Removal
Water helps filter out pollutants and toxins and get rid of waste products.

4. The Need for water Temperature Regulation Breathing Overall Well-Being
Perspire to cool your body and keep a normal temp. of about Degrees F
As perspiration evaporates from the skin, the process cools the body.
Breathing
When you inhale, your body adds moisture to the air so the lungs can process it.
As you exhale water is removed from the lungs.
Visible on cold days! (“Seeing your breath”)
Overall Well-Being
You feel better and stronger and have more energy when enough water is available for all the tasks it performs in your body.

5. How much do we need? 150 (lbs.)/2 = 75 oz. = 9 1/3 cups
Formula (For people 100 lbs. +)
Weight/2 = Number of ounces you should consume.
Convert oz. to cups
150 (lbs.)/2 = 75 oz. = 9 1/3 cups
Through the process of metabolism your body also makes some water.
On average you loose about 2 to 3 quarts of water each day.
Hydration vs. Dehydration

6. Water content of Food Food Percentage of Water Fruits and Vegetables
80-90%
Milk
90%
Cooked Cereals
85%
Eggs
75%
Pasta
65%
Seafood
60-85%
Meats
45-65%
Cheeses
35%
Breads
35-40%
Nuts
2-5%
Oils 0%