Water and your health — infographic

Drinking plenty of water every day is important for good health. Our body relies on it for many of its functions. Water helps to:

• making hormones and neurotransmitters
• moistening eyes, nose and mouth
• regulating body temperature
• protect body organs and tissue
• absorbing nutrients
• get rid of waste products
• prevent constipation
• deliver oxygen to all parts of the body
• lubricate joints to help us move
• supporting the growth and reproduction of cells

Between 50% and 80% of the human body is made of water.

We get about one fifth of the water we need from food and the rest from drinking fluids.

Men need about 10 cups* of fluids every day, women need about 8 cups and kids need 4-8 cups depending on their sex and age.

It's a good idea to choose water over other drinks that contain added sugars or alcohol.

* In Australia, 1 cup is equivalent to 250ml.

Sources:

Eat For Health - What is a serve?

Nutrient References Value - Water

Mayo Clinic - Nutrition and health eating