1. Water is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life

2. How much of our body is water? About 55-75% of our body ¾ water found in Blood Cells, much in muscles and brain. Fruits and Vegetables about 95% Meat about 75%

3. Why do we need so much water? Move nutrients through the digestive tract Move nutrients through the digestive tract To remove waste products To remove waste products Heat Regulator Heat Regulator Coat and lubricate body joints. Coat and lubricate body joints.

4. Water is needed in the body We would DIE in a few days without water. We would DIE in a few days without water. Water acts as a diluter. Without sufficient water, fiber does no good. Fiber absorbs water allowing waste to move freely. Water acts as a diluter. Without sufficient water, fiber does no good. Fiber absorbs water allowing waste to move freely. Helps Prevents Constipation. Helps Prevents Constipation.

6. How Much is Necessary? 8 -12 Cups a day, or 8 -12 Cups a day, or A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise you should drink another 8 ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active. A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise you should drink another 8 ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active.

7. Water and Weight Loss Helps flush out toxins and fat Helps one feel full without calories Replace some of the high calorie foods you eat with fruits, vegetables and other water dense foods that keep you just as full

8. Signs of Dehydration Dark Urine/Strong Odor/Low Volume Dark Urine/Strong Odor/Low Volume Dark Sunken Eyes Dark Sunken Eyes Low Energy/Fatigue Low Energy/Fatigue Irritability/Emotional Instability Irritability/Emotional Instability Thirst/ You are already dehydrated Thirst/ You are already dehydrated Loss of Skin Elasticity Loss of Skin Elasticity

9. Water is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life