Water is the most abundantly found nutrient in our body. It constitutes about two third of our total body weight. It is present in every cell of the body and its basic functions are that of giving structure to the cell and participation in metabolic activities.
Water is important to maintain our body temperature. It also acts as a medium in which the body substances can dissolve and thus be transported and used in the body. It is also the main component of urine formed in the body, thus helping in the excretion of waste material from the body. As the water surrounds the internal body tissues, it protects them from external shocks and injuries. We should take plenty of water as such or in the form of juices, milk and beverages like tea, etc.