Water


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//** By: Jillian Li 7-7 **//

 Water is a very basic, yet essential part of our bodies and daily lives. Not only do we consume it on a regular basis, but up to 70% of our bodies are made up of it. By drinking a good amount of water each day, prevents us from becoming dehydrated and helps with the maintenance of our health not only now, but also in the future. As children and adolescents are continuously growing, they need water in order to properly develop. It is no doubt that this liquid is important to the proper functioning of our bodies, but it is also crucial to the performance of athletes. The significance of this liquid is much greater to an athlete than a person of regular activity because of the higher rate of energy used. Therefore, water would be needed to control not only their hydration level, but also their body temperature and muscles and joints. Lack of hydration can lead to severe injuries or affect the athlete’s physical and mental performance. Even though you may not be one who trains for extensive amounts of time, it is still necessary for you to consume enough water. This amount is not the same for every person, but depends on your age, size, health level, and amount of exercise done on average. Though water is best, a portion of your daily intake of liquids can come from a variety of fruits and vegetables, as they do contain a high percentage of liquids in them. Those living in Canada are lucky enough to be exposed to numerous resources, one being clean and unlimited water. Overall, liquids are extremely essential for your body’s health and it is important to drink water often.  

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