TEENA'S GISTS

Water is a vital need for every human being. A healthy sedentary adult living in a temperate climate should drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. Nigeria has a tropical climate hence more water should be taken by inhabitants. Water taken in, balances water lost through urination, perspiration, exhalation and bowel movement and helps keep the body properly hydrated. Water consumed through food and drinks follows a very precise route to arrive in your cells. Water is very important component of plasma. It makes up more than 90% of plasma. The main functions of water in the body Cell life Water is essential for cells to function properly: it enters into the composition of the cells. Chemical and metabolic reactions By enabling hydrolysis reactions, water participates in the biochemical breakdown of what we eat (proteins, lipids and carbohydrates). Transport of nutrients Water as a main constituent of blood contributes to the transport of nutrients to the cells. In de