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April 11, 2005
Water, Water Everywhere
The human body is made up of 50 to 75 percent water, or about 10 to 12 gallons, so replenishing your body's water supply is crucial for proper function.
According to the American Dietetic Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, the average adult loses about two and a half quarts or about 10 cups of water daily. To maintain your body's fluid balance, you need to replace it each day.
All fluids like juice, tea, soup and even coffee count. Many foods have a high water content, too:
Food Percent Of Water
Lettuce (½ cup) 95
Watermelon (½ cup) 92
Broccoli (½ cup) 91
Grapefruit (½ cup) 91
Milk (1 cup) 89
Orange juice (3/4 cup) 88
Carrot (½ cup) 87
Yogurt (1 cup) 85
Apple (one medium) 84
Content provided by the American Dietetic Association. For more nutrition tips, visit www.eatright.org.
Posted by Lisa at April 11, 2005 10:40 AM
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