Sorting out fact from fiction on drinking water

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Sorting out fact from fiction on drinking water

What would we do without water – nothing!  Out of the six classes of nutrients (water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient of all.  Our bodies cannot store water or make it on its own and each day it must be replaced as we constantly lose water through our urine, feces, sweat, skin and lungs.  Most of us could go for weeks without eating food but would last only a few days without water.  

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Regulations Aim To Make Healthier Fast Food Kid Meals

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Regulations Aim To Make Healthier Fast Food Kid Meals

According to a new study, kids' meals can become healthier if the fast food meals including toys will be regulated. A new policy in New York City was proposed in order to regulate fast food meals that come with toys for lower sodium, fat and calories content. These kind of policies can push families to healthier behaviors. The proposed policy introduced to the New York City Council requires that fast food meals that come with a small toy should include a serving of vegetable, fruit, or whole grain.

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