Water and Food

Main historical events from agriculture to industrialized

society

Water in its own territory spas, wellness

comes from water

-Pollution-Desertification

-illnesses in western and third world

Relationonship among -water

-agricolture -food

Problems related to water supply

for agricolture

AWARENESS OF ITS USAGEIndividualize the correct use to reduce waste and limit of usage

Water in food How to save water at home Drinking water, but in what quantity? Water tipsDrinking regularly provides the following advantages The water, inadequate hydration can lead to the following conditions

WATER...

The moisture content of food varies widely. Foods rich in water are represented by fresh vegetables, fruit, egg white, milk and fresh cheese. The other categories of food are poorer of water such as bread, dried fruits, grains and flours. Foods rich in water are less energetic,dense and often low in fat; On the other hand , food-poor of water are generally more energetic like in the case of fatty foods.

WATER IN FOOD

Drink regularly provides the following advantages. Water ...

• …refreshes and revitalizes • …stimulates the metabolism • ... helps eliminate metabolic waste • …stimulates digestion • ... helps irrigate major organs • ... can provide essential minerals • ... can prevent cravings • ... is synonymous of wellness, because it is without calories

Drink water, but in what quantities?

Most of the human body is made of water. And as we lose it by digestion, evaporation, respiration and urine, we need to permanently replace it. Of course, our daily ration of water is taken with meals, but most of the time, it is not enough to cover our needs. The official recommendation is to drink from a litre and a half to two litres of water per day.

In some situations, people lose more liquid, hence the need to drink from a litre and a half to two litres of water,to prevent the risk of being dehydrated. You should drink more in the following cases: • During sport More activity is intensified, the body needs water. Golden Rule: half-litre to a litre of water per hour of exercise.

• During a heat wave When it is hot and heavy, you can easily lose half a litre of water or more just sweating. It is necessary to replace this amount (at least).

• With the sun A body sweats, evaporates very quickly and you must drink.

• When the surrounding air is dry The air is often dry at high altitude in the aircraft, very air-

conditioned vehicles or dwellings. We lose so much fluid breathing. This loss should be compensated.

In case of fever, diarrhea or vomiting

The weakened body loses a lot of water. In the case of diarrhea or vomiting, thedrink should contain sugar and salt in order to facilitate the absorptionof fluid in the body.• During pregnancy and breastfeeding Women who are over six months pregant and who breastfeed should drinkabout one litre of water more than usual, two and a half liters to threelitres per day. • Infants babies do not automatically drink, but their physicalconstitution makes them very sensitive to lack of liquids. Parents then shouldmake sure they drink regularly. • Seniors Many elderly people have a low perceptionof thirst and run the risk of dehydration, especially in summer. Seniorcitizens should be very vigilant and drink regularly, even if not thirsty. • When diseases that lead to further loss of water Among the various forms of diabetes, some chronic diseases of theintestines or most of the eating disorders.

Water is an important factor in human life. Without it no life is possible, without it the desert, men and animals die. But it can carry the seeds of many diseases and cause death of many children.According to WHO 80% of diseases are caused by poor hygiene or a lack of water The water-related hazards:

1-The drinking waterIf the water we drink isn’t potable, it may produce life-threatening diseases:Diarrhea, cholera, poliomyelitis, amoebiasis, typhoid, dysentery ...2-The bathing water If the water in which you wash or bathe is unhealthy, often it is because the water stagnates, it may contain agents or vectors of disease3-The water near where you liveMosquitoes and other insects that transmit diseases breed in stagnant water clean or dirty: Malaria, yellow fever, onchocerciasis or river blindness

Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste from 15 to 20 liters of water a day! It is the responsibility of everyone to help save water. Take a few tips and save several litres of water every day. Multiply it by the number of people in your family, the number of families in your city and the number of cities across the country.

• Do not throw paper or waste into the toilet

•A water saving device in the toilet will reduce the consumption of water

•Water consumption during bath and shower can be reduced by taking shorter showers

•Do not run the tap when you are brushing your teeth or shaving

• When you wash dishes, fill the sink with rinse water instead of flowing water•Avoid the use of the rinse cycle, use it only when the dishwasher is full •Keep a jug of cold water in the refrigerator to avoid running tap water to drink •A washing machine uses from 36 to 60 litres per cycle. Do not wash with full loads

• Use buckets filled with water to wash the car or the dog, instead of a tube

• Water the lawn and garden only when necessary, in the early morning or evening when the point of evaporation is lower

• Cut the lawn at a height of 2 to 3 inches instead of cutting it short.

•Nitrates are dangerous to infants because they react to the hemoglobin, causing a lack of oxygenation of the blood. Their steady increase is due to excessive application of fertilizers.Among the diseases contracted through consumption of contaminated water are salmonella, gastroenteritis and in developing countries, the cholera and fever thypoïde.

ToxicsWhatever the pathway, chemicals pass through the blood. The blood circulates throughout the body. Thus they can focus on different organs: liver, kidneys, brain or nervous system disorders. Their effects aren’t always immediate after the use of a hazardous chemical.