Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Water
- Overview
- no nutritional value
- vital for human survival
- 55-75% of body mass
- require 1.2 - 3L per day
- Can assist with weight management when consumed instead of other fluids
- Regular consumption reduces the risk of obesity
and related conditions such as CVD and diabetes.
- absorbs fibre and there plays a role in digestive
health and the prevention of colorectal cancer.
- Sources of water
- pure form is best
- cordials, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- fruits including apples, watermelon,
oranges, grapes and tomatoes
- vegetables such as celery, broccoli, lettuce,
carrots and cucumber.