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Water is considered an essential nutrient because it must be consumed from exogenous sources to satisfy metabolic demand. Water constitutes approximately 60% of adult body weight. It is a catalyst for a majority of enzymatic reactions including those involved in nutrient digestion, absorption, transport, and metabolism.
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www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/wate...
www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/water.html
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I don't know. I would have passed this one by, but on second thought it's actually rather interesting. I suppose that if water were not so ubiquitous, but were present in our foods and body at the same level as other nutrients, it would act...
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/12367
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Also, peak performance is dependent on water, the essential nutrient. One example I read about several years ago illustrates this. Two European mountain climbing teams were competing. One team was in far better physical condition than the other team, but was unable to win.
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www.internethealthlibrary.com/Environmental-Health/Wate...
www.internethealthlibrary.com/Environmental-Health/WaterTheEssentialNutrient.htm
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Nutrient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from its environment. Nutrients are the substances that enrich...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient
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Water is considered an essential nutrient because the body cannot produce enough water itself, by metabolism of food, to fulfil its need. When the quantity or quality of water is inadequate, health problems result, most notably dehydration and diarrhoea.
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www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/mcn/2007/00000003/00...
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Do you know why water is considered the "drink of life?" Nearly two-thirds of our bodies are comprised of water, and it’s considered by many to be our most essential nutrient. Learn More...
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www.calistogawater.com/
www.calistogawater.com/
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Dehydration is the most common performance inhibitor among runners. Soak up the facts about this important yet commonly neglected nutrient. ... Helping to nourish our cells, lubricate our joints, optimize our metabolism and promote peak muscle function, water is considered an essential nutrient.
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www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?conten...
www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentId=300201&sc=CRM06343
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1.Q: How does runoff from large animal feeding operations affect water quality? ... 3.Q: Where can I find information about bottled water? ... 4.Q: What can be causing our water to have a reddish color?
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water.usgs.gov/owq/FAQ.htm
water.usgs.gov/owq/FAQ.htm
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Without water you could exist no more than a few days. That is why water is considered the most important nutrient to our body. Our bodies are made up of approximately 60-65 percent water. Muscle is made up of 70 percent water, while fat is only 22 percent.
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www.tbfinc.com/water.htm
www.tbfinc.com/water.htm
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