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Water (Functions (Water is vital for life - we can only survive a few days…
Water
Functions
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It is needed for the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine into the body
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It keeps the linings of the digestive system, mucous membranes & the lungs healthy & moist
It controls the concentration of substances, such as minerals, in the blood
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Sources
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Added to some foods during preparation, cooking & processing
Deficiency
Water is lost during sweating, from the lungs in breath, and in the urine & faeces
It needs to be regularly replaced, so the body stays hydrated, especially in hot conditions or during exercise otherwise the body will start to dehydrate & suffer
Headache, dark urine, weakness, sickness, overheated, wrinkled skin, feeling confused, changes in blood pressure & heart rate
Excess
Concentration of substances in the blood, such as minerals, to become dangerously over-diluted
This can quickly affect the function of vital organs in the body, such as, the heart & kidneys, which can be fatal