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Dehydration

University of Phoenix

SCI 241

February 20, 2010

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Water is an essential nutrient for the body. Right up there with oxygen, water is pertinent to allow the body to function properly on a daily. Water makes up nearly 60% of the body's mass in the average adult, and approximately 70% in toddlers and infants (University of Phoenix, 2010). Without a proper amount of water maintained in the human body, dehydration may occur, which has devastating effects on the body. For this reason it is important for one to consume a proper amount of water daily to maintain a proper level of hydration, thereby decreasing the chance of dehydration. Why is water so vital to the human body? It is essential for the body to perform functions that most...