Functions of Water

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  • Water
    • Nearly 65% of the body is made up of water
    • Water is essential for life we can't go more than three days without it
    • Balance between input and output otherwise dehydration will occur
    • Functions
      • Water is needed by nearly all internal mechanisms like digestion
      • Transports substances like oxygen and Carbon dioxide round the body
      • Helps regulate body temp,evaporates and cools us without we'd suffer from heat stroke
      • Help the kidneys flush out harmful excess or foreign substances from our blood.
    • Intake
      • Women,2L
      • Men,2.5L
      • Teens,1.9-2.25L
      • Your intake depends on the weather,diet and physical exercise

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