1) The most critical nutrient for sustaining life. Water 1) The most critical nutrient for sustaining life.

Let’s observe the effect water has on your body… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQcVllWpwGs&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

2) How much of our body is water? About 2/3 or 60-70% ¾ water found in Blood Cells, much in muscles and brain.

3) Why do we need so much water? Move nutrients throughout the body To remove waste products from the digestive tract Regulate the body’s temperature Coat and lubricate the body’s joints

4) Water is needed daily!!! We would die in a few days without water. Hydrates body cells. Without sufficient water, fiber does no good. Helps prevent constipation.

5) How Much is Necessary? 8 Cups a day 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: ____ lbs. ÷ 2 = ____ oz./day 6) 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 Just replace some of the high calorie foods you eat with fruits, vegetables and other water dense foods that keep you just as full.

Fruits and Vegetables are made up of about 95% WATER!

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

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Rice Ratio 1:3 Pasta Ratio 1:2

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