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    Reg no edh/b/01-01864/2021

    Course code ecd 104

    Cat one 24/2/2021

    Phone no 0757396746

    Course tittle foundation nutrition

    Describe five major functions that water plays in human nutrition

    Introduction

    Water is an organic transparent tasteless odourless and nearly colourless liquid which is the fluid of
    known living organism. Clean water is suitable for human consumption

    Major function of water in human nutrition

    It helps prevent constipation

    Eating fibre isn’t the only way to prevent constipation. Its also to maintain your water intake so your
    bowel movements contain enough water. If you don’t consume enough water and fibre you may be
    more likely to experience constipation

    It aids in digestion

    Drinking water before and after and during a meal will help your body break down the food you eat
    more easily .this will help you digest food more effectively and get the most out of your meals

    The body adopts to changes in the consistency of food and stomach contents either more solid
    or more liquid.

    Its helps with nutrition absorption

    Water dissolve vitamins and minerals and other nutrients. From your food, it then delivers these
    vitamin compounds to the rest of your body for use.

    It improves blood oxygen circulation

    Water comes helpful nutrients and oxygen ton your entire body. Reaching your daily water intake
    will improve your circulation and have a positive impact on your overall health

    It helps keep skin bright

    Adequate water intake will help keep your skin hydrated and may promote collagen production
    however water intake alone isn’t enough to reduce the effect of aging. This process is also
    connected to your genes and overall sun protection

    It prevents overall dehydration


    Dehydration is the result your body not having enough water and because water is imperative to so
    many bodily function dehydration can in a number of series complication including swelling in your
    brain, kidney failure and seizer. Enough water makes up for what lost through sweat urination and
    bowel movements to avoid dehydration.

    Conclusion

    water is important in the process of digestion people are encouraged to take enough water to boost
    their immune system especially for children to help digestion and boost metabolic reaction which is
    high.

    Reference

    Facts of life (PDF) (4THED)Newyork

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