Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary need. Food is comprised of nutrients that are classified by their role in the body. There are six(6) classes of nutrients : Water Protein Fats Carbohydrates Mineral Vitamins Water The chemical formula H20, water is a transparent fluid. It appears in nature in all three(3) common state of matter( Solid, Liquid and Gas). The importance of water can not be over emphasized because water is life. Importance of Water Water makes up more than two thirds of human body weight and without water we would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% water, lungs 90% water, the body cannot work without it. Water is odorless tasteless and inexpensive. One should ensure frequent drinking of water to help balance the body hormones and to regulate the functioning of the bo...
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