1. is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life
Water
is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life

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.
Fruits and Vegetables about 95%
Meat about 75%

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

4. Water is needed in the body
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.
Helps Prevents Constipation.

5. How Much is Necessary? 8 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.

6. 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

7. 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

9. is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life
Water
is the most critical nutrient for sustaining life