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Water (Human Nutrition · Introduction) — "There is one other nutrient that we must have in large quantities: water. Water does not contain carbon, but is compo…

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  • Water is an essential nutrient required in large quantities.
  • A water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, but no carbon.
  • Water makes up more than 60 percent of total body weight.
  • Water is necessary for several basic processes in the body.
  • Water enables substances to be transported into and out of the body.
  • Water is required for chemical reactions to occur.
  • Water cushions the organs.
  • Water helps maintain stable body temperature.
  • An adult consumes just over two liters of water per day from food and drink.
  • Because water supports basic life processes, its input and output are critically important.
  • Water performs essential transport and regulation functions.
  • Water transports essential nutrients throughout the body.
  • Water transports waste products for disposal.
  • Water aids in maintaining body temperature.
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"There is one other nutrient that we must have in large quantities: water. Water does not contain carbon, but is composed of two hydrogens and one oxygen per molecule of water. More than 60 percent of your total body weight is water. Without it, nothing could be transported in or out of the body, chemical reactions would not occur, organs would not be cushioned, and body temperature would fluctuate widely. On average, an adult consumes just over two liters of water per day from food and drink combined. Since water is so critical for life’s basic processes, the amount of water input and output is supremely important.\n\nWater transports essential nutrients to all body parts, transports waste products for disposal, and aids with body temperature maintenance."

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