The Role of Water in Good Nutrition
The importance of water in the diet cannot be overestimated. Healthy lifestyles that include exercise and a high-fiber diet require plenty of water intake. Experts suggest that a person drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. For anyone participating in a regular exercise program, 9 to 13 glasses of water are recommended. The body needs water to perform the following functions:
- Digest food and dissolve nutrients so they can pass through your digestive system
- Carry waste products out of the body
- Send messages between cells so that your muscles can move, your eyes can see, and your brain can think
- Regulate body temperature
- Lubricate moving parts (eg, joints)
Talk to Your Doctor
If you have additional questions or concerns about this topic, talk to your doctor.
