| Water is a universal
solvent. Our body
contains 50 to 70 % of water. The average male body has proportionately more
muscle than the average female body. Water content depends on how old you are and
how much muscle and fat you have. Muscle tissue has more H2O than fat tissue. |
Uses of
water
- It dissolves with other substance
and carries the nutrients and other materials around the body, making it
possible for every organs to do its job.
- It helps in easy digestion of
food.
- carry waste products out of our
body.
- provides a medium in which
biochemical reactions occur.
- sends electrical messages between
the cells.
- regulates body
temperature.
- lubricates your moving
parts.
The role of
electrolytes
The term electrolytes are used to
describe sodium, chloride and potassium. The most common electrolyte found in the
dinner table is sodium chloride (table salt).
The outside contain more sodium
and chloride and fluid inside contain more potassium. The process by which sodium
flow out and potassium flow in is called sodium pump.
Lack of water leads to dryness in
mouth, reduce urination, dehydration etc.
Get water
from
- Fruits and
Vegetables
- Cheese
- Milk products
- Cereals
The estimated minimum
requirements for sodium, chloride, potassium are:
Sodium: 500mg for adult weighing
70kg(154 pounds)
Potassium: 2000mg for adult weighing
70kg(154 pounds)
Chloride: 750mg for adult weighing
70kg(154 pounds)
