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Water: Meeting Your Daily Fluid Needs
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Ever notice how lifeless a house plant looks when you forget to water it? Just a little water and it seems to perk back up. Water is just as essential for our bodies because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. That's why getting enough water every day is important for your health.
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Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking fluids with meals. But, if you're outside in hot weather for most of the day or doing vigorous physical activity, you'll need to make an effort to drink more fluids.
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Where do I get the water I need?
Most of your water needs are met through the water and beverages you drink.
You can get some fluid through the foods you eat. For example, broth soups and other foods that are 85% to 95% water such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons.
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What does water do in my body?
Water helps your body with the following:
Keeps its temperature normal.
Lubricates and cushions your joints.
Protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
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Why do I need to drink enough water each day?
You need water to replace what your body loses through normal everyday functions. Of course, you lose water when you go to the bathroom or sweat, but you even lose small amounts of water when you exhale. You need to replace this lost water to prevent dehydration.
Woman drinking waterYour body also needs more water when you are—
In hot climates.
More physically active.
Running a fever.
Having diarrhea or vomiting.
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