Water - A Matter Of Life And Health
In addition to correct nutrition, healthy eating habits, and regular physical exercise, the practice of drinking water is critical for health since it is the healthiest drink and the medium through which life occurs.
Why is water important?
Water is a component of all living things and an essential component of nourishment. It is essential for the regular functioning of the human body since it participates in all metabolic activities and protects body components from shocks. It accounts for around 60-70 percent of an adult's body weight and somewhat more in youngsters. As a result, it is vital and critical for life and health.
Water aids in the breakdown and absorption of food, aids digestion, cleanses the body of harmful substances, provides important minerals and electrolytes, regulates body temperature, protects organs and bodies (joints, eyes, and the unborn child's placenta during pregnancy), and keeps skin healthy and slows aging.
The skin and kidneys manage the equilibrium of water and body fluids in the body, which is essential for regular physical processes. Water balance is determined by intake (food and drink), production (metabolic water), and excretion (urine, feces, sweating, evaporation during respiration). Too little water intake results in a negative water balance (dehydration) in the body, which can cause disruptions and even death if the loss reaches 15%.
Minor losses result in dry lips and mouth, dry skin, headaches, lack of focus, poor brain function, renal function (reduced urine production), digestive system, and cardiac problems. It is uncommon, but excessive water intake in a short period of time, plentiful and quick consumption (hyperhydration) is harmful because it causes an imbalance of electrolytes in bodily fluids, which causes interference.
How much water is needed?
Water needs depend on the amount of food ingested and body weight, age and physical activity. In temperate climates, it is recommended to drink an average of 0.3 dl of water per kilogram of body weight.
For example:
A person who weighs 50 kilograms should drink 1.5 L (0.3 dl of water x 75 kg) of water per day, and a person who is 75 should drink 2.25 L (0.3 dl of water x 75 kg) of water per day.
Water needs are increased with increased physical activity or exercise, at high air temperatures, especially in summer.
