Water in diet

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Water in diet

Alternative Names:

Diet - water; H2O

Food Sources:

Some of the water in our body is obtained through foods we eat (those that are 85 - 95% water) and some is the by-product of metabolism. But drinking water is our main, and best, source of water.

We also obtain water through liquid foods and beverages, such as soup, milk, and juices. Alcoholic beverages and beverages containing caffeine (such as coffee, tea, and colas) are not the best choices because they have a diuretic (water-excreting) effect.

Review Date: 9/2/2005
Reviewed By: William McGee, M.D., M.H.A., Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, and Director ICU Quality Improvement, Critical Care Division, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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