PPT-Water Water Water is essential for life. It is the major component of body fluids and

The body is nearly twothirds water so it is important to consume enough fluid to stay hydrated If we do not consume enough water we become dehydrated Water Our bodies lose water all the time when we go to the toilet from sweat and also through respiration We need to replace this water by drinking regularly to prevent dehydration. Often called the “forgotten nutrient”. Most important for our survival. Can live for several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. About 50 – 75% of your body weight is water. D. 4/8/14. Balance. Water and . electrolytes. . (molecules that release ions in water) . must maintain a balance of quantities coming in and leaving.. Mechanisms in the body are responsible for this balance. The Most . I. mportant Nutrient. By: Casha and Chase. Water is the most overlooked of all the 6 Nutrients. Water is very essential to the body. It has to be replaced everyday. You can only survive a few days without it. Water-Soluble Vitamins. Dissolve in water. Cannot be stored in body for later use. Important to continually get these vitamins. Taking too much water-soluble vitamins can cause kidneys to work too hard to remove excess vitamins. Myth: As part of a healthy diet, people need to take dietary supplements. FACT. A diet that contains a variety of healthful foods usually supplies all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. The universe is written in the language of mathematics. Galileo . Galilei. , 1623. Quantitative analysis of natural phenomena is at the heart of scientific inquiry. Nature provides a tangible context for mathematics instruction . Why is water essential for life. ?. How does water influence life (at the molecular level)?. Which environment is best suited to the development of life?. Too unstable. Too limited. Just. right!. Liquid water is essential for life because it provides stability and richness. Vitamins. Needed for body to function, but only in small amounts. 2 types fat and water soluble. Fat soluble are A,D,E, and K. A. ll . D. ogs . E. at . K. ittens. Water soluble are Vitamin B group, Folate, and Vit. C. The universe is written in the language of mathematics. Galileo . Galilei. , 1623. Quantitative analysis of natural phenomena is at the heart of scientific inquiry. Nature provides a tangible context for mathematics instruction . . Some of the body’s most essential nutrients are every bit as important as . Carbs. , Fats, & Proteins. These important nutrients are Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. In this lesson you will learn about the unique function of each one and the best food source of each nutrient. Myth. As part of a healthy diet, people need to take dietary supplements.. Fact. A diet that contains a variety of healthful foods usually supplies all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. what you eat!” . mean?. The 6 classes of nutrients. Carbohydrates. Fats. Proteins. Vitamins. Minerals. Water. Nutrients that give us . energy. in the form of calories…. . Carbohydrates. Proteins. use sparingly . Vegetables in. abundance . Whole-grain. foods at. most meals. Daily excercise and weight control. (b) Healthy eating pyramid. Dairy or calcium . supplement: 1–2 servings . White rice, white bread,. lean. - . 70% of Body wt. is water. Fatty animals – Less body Water – As low As 40%. TOTAL BODY WATER. Body water content influenced by. Species. Food habits. Age. Nutritional status. Environment.