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Why water is important? 10 Points

1. 
   Water is the most important part of everyday life. So it’s no surprise that we are constantly reminded to drink water and to stay hydrated.
   
2. 
   It makes up about 60% of our body weight, helps regulate body temperature, aids in digestion, keeps your skin looking healthy and can even help you lose weight! What most people don’t know though is how much you should be drinking each day.
   
3. 
   The average person needs around 2-3 liters (1/2 gallon) per day but this number varies based on age and activity level. That could mean 6-9 glasses or a cup every couple hours! But what if you’re not feeling thirsty? Well there are other factors that affect thirst like medication use or stress levels.
   
4. 
   It is estimated that over 70% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. And it is not just adults that suffer from this condition, kids are even worse off with the average child in America having 3-5 times more body fat than healthy levels.
   
5. 
   In fact, water is the most important substance in our bodies. It is involved in every single process within our bodies from digestion to cellular respiration.
   
6. 
   Water is the most important resource on this planet. Without water, no living thing could survive.
   
7. 
   Water is used in everyday life like drinking, bathing, cooking and cleaning.
   
8. 
   The plants cannot grow without water.
   
9. 
   Nearly 1.2 billion people are suffering from shortage of clean drinking water.
   
10. 
    We should avoid wastage of clean water by adopting various measures. Some are explained here.