Water's Role in the Body

To help understand importance of water in the body, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA at www.bottledwater.org) lists 13 things water does in the body:

1. Brain is 75% water. Moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness

2. Water is required for expiration

3. Regulates body temperature

4. Carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body

5. Blood is 92% water

6. Moistens oxygen for breathing

7. Protects and cushions vital organs

8. Helps to convert food into energy

9. Helps body absorb nutrients

10. Removes waste

11. Bones are 22% water

12. Muscles are 75% water

13. Cushions joints

The IBWA has a Hydration Calculator where you can find out how much water you need based on weight, length and intensity of exercise: http://www.bottledwater.org/public/hydratio_main.htm