Water is very essentil for life because 60% to 70% of our body weight is water.
We can survive for several weeks without food but would in a few days
Without water.
Importance of water.
(a)Sacramento as a solvent in which chemicals dissolove
(b)Acts as a transporting agent for digested food,excretory products,hormones
and antibodies
(c)Takes part in biochemical (for example: digestion)
(d)A major component of blood,body fluids,digestive juices and urine
(e)Regulates body temperature by evaporation of sweat from the skin
Werequire at least 1.5litres of water daily to replace water lost in sweat,urine,
faeces and exhaled air.