Nutrition
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Water
is vital. The body is 60 to 70 percent water. Water is a part of all
the cells of the body, and is necessary for everything from digestion
to excretion.
Health
experts recommend that you drink 8 cups of water daily. If you are
very active, working outdoors, live in a very hot climate, or have
a fever, you may need more. In addition to drinking pure water, you
can increase your fluid intake by eating foods that are high in water
content, such as fruits, real fruit juice, tea, milk and soups. Avoid
sodas and other highly sweetened drinks, salty soups, coffee and alcohol,
which may lead to increased urine output and actually lead to dehydration.
Many
people are not getting enough water. This is often a problem in the
elderly, but it can affect young children, the sick, and people of
any age.
If you
are not getting the water you need, your body can become dehydrated.
When this happens, you might feel dizzy, lack energy and may even
get a headache.