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information about H2O

why is water important
Water is a vital necessity of all life form and their well being. Every living thing, from the cells in our bodies to cells in the bodies of plants, animals and other creatures, are made of a large percentage of water or need water for sustanence.

why is water important to the human body
The human body is made up of an average of 70% of water. In fact, one could say that the only thing that is more important to humans after oxygen, is water, Water is not only a primary element of life form but also used for various survival operations in the human body. An imbalance of the body's fluid level is dire to human survival.

Why is it imperative to maintain a balanced body fluid levels?
Elderly	As a person ages, his or her thirst mechanism weakens. Hence, it is always recommended for the person to always keep to the recommended dosage of water per day. Lack of water will inevitably accelerate the wear and tear of his or her vital organs.
Children	Children tend to have high activity levels than adults and hence need more water to build up energy and definitely for their growth.
Infants	Dehydration in infants can be extremely dangerous. They experience more than four times the amount of normal fluid loss than adults experience when dehydrated and if not treated appropriately and timely can result to death.
Pregnant Mothers	A pregnant mother not only needs water for herself but also her fetus. Due to hormonal imbalances, her body temperature fluctuates and hence her hydration resources are easily depleted.

what is the recommended amount of water to drink
It is recommended for individuals to drink six to eight glasses of water per day in order to keep the body fully hydrated. Each glass has to be at least 150ml. However, this recommendation is relative a few factors like:

• Metabolism	• General Health
• Pregnancy	• Food Consumption
• Age	• Weather
• Gender	• Activity Levels

what is dehydration and its consequences
Dehydration occurs when the body fluid level falls short of its requirements. Normally, replenishing the hydration level in the person's body can rectify this. As the severity of it increases, the consequences might extend to high risk of kidney stones and problems, collapse of circulatory systems and vital organs and eventual death. The consequences and symptoms of dehydration are dependent on the severity of it. Below are some of the symptoms:

Mild Dehydration	Moderate Dehydration	Severe Dehydration
Reduced alertness & concentration	Aggravated mild dehydration symptoms	Aggravated mild and moderate dehydration symptoms
Slower reaction times	Lack of skin elasticity	Rapid, weak pulse
Fatigue	Sunken eyes	Cold extremities
Migraine	Lethargy	Rapid breathing
Nausea		Hallucinatory

how the lack of water affect our bodies

Body Functions	Water's Role	Lack of Water
Digestion
Aid Digestion	Food is used as a lubricating and mixing agent to aid the stomach in digestion. Here, nutrients, water and minerals are broken into soluble molecules for entering the bloodstream and into its various destinations.	When the body's dehydrated, the organs of the digestive system have to work harder than normal and become strained. This results in constipation and abdominal cramps.
Metabolic Process
Absorption	It delivers oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body.	Malnutrition
Removes toxins and waste from the body	Eliminate the byproducts of the body's metabolism like uric acid, which is the main cause of arthritis and gout.	Acne Breakouts, constipation, kidney stones and other diseases like urea cancer etc.
Metabolizes fat	The liver needs water to metabolize fat. On the other hand, increasing water intake stimulates the kidneys, aiding in the reduction of water retention.	Obesity and/or malnutrition
Circulation
Transport nutrients/ oxygen to cells and around body	Water is the primary mode of transportation and lubrication of nutrients and oxygen.	Heart problems, malnutrition, kidney problems etc.
Blood	Your blood is 85% water.	It thickens when the body's lacking water, which makes it difficult for the heart to pump and distribute blood to the rest of the body. Plus, capillaries shut down creating obstacles for nutrients circulating to vital organs.
Carrying antibodies to any infection		Susceptible to illnesses and inability of body to heal.
Excretion
Transport wastes	Water helps in flushing out wastes, toxins and bacteria from the body.	Risk of diseases like cystitis and bladder diseases as bacteria is not adequately flushed out.
Lubricating Our Whole System
Lubricate joints	Lubricate and cushion joints to reduce friction and facilitate movement.	Abrasion will cause wear and tear and hence bone and joint diseases like arthritis and gout.
Lubricate & Cushions organs	Acts as a cushion between organs in order to protect them. Serve as a shock absorber inside the eyes, spinal cord and in the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus in pregnancy.	Keeps body buoyant and hence offering protection of organs from physical jolts, shocks and even infection.
Keeping mucous membranes moist	These include the mouth, eyes, nose, throat and skin	Prevention of damage through abrasion
Build New Cells
	Our cells and the gaps between them are hugely made of water. Building new cells is imperative to maintaining our energy levels and replenishment of dead cells.	Disintegration and eventual collapse of the body.
Regulate Body Temperature
Regulate Normal Body Temperature	Regulates body temperature to maintain around 98 degree Fahrenheit.	High body temperatures are not conducive for the operations of bodily functions. It induces fever, inflammation of organs and even heat strokes.
Hot temperatures/ weather	In hot climates, the body’s hydration resources are depleted very quickly.
Cold temperatures/ weather	In cold climates, the body uses extra energy to keep itself warm when the temperature rises. This in itself also depletes hydration.