Question

Water does not provide nutrients, yet it is an important component of food. Explain?

Answer 1

Hint: Water is an essential component of all living beings and we are quite aware of that. All organisms which sustain in diversity including plants, trees, shrubs require water for their sustainability. Water forms ninety percent in our body. It maintains the body fluidity and is also present in blood. Blood retains its aqueous nature from water only.

Complete answer:
Water maintains the osmotic balance of the body. It is not a component that we get from food. But vegetables and fruits mostly contain water as a major content. Water if present in acquired levels can be beneficial in many ways.
Water maintains the fluidity in the body, balances all the organs in the form of blood so that organs do not collide with each other. Keep skin fresh and healthy. As skin has sweat glands underneath which will keep the body cool from inside when body temperature rises that is known as osmoregulation.
Without water in the body, the body will shrink, as water helps in rigidity of the body, helps to maintain water in tissues and cells. Cells require water for its growth and function or metabolism.
Water acts as a medium of transporter. It helps in absorbing elements that are nutritious from the food. It also eliminates toxic materials or substances from the body in the form of urine and sweat.

Note:
As we discussed why water is important in our body, apart from all the above-mentioned functions, it helps the muscles of the body to tone up and also helps in elasticity of the skin. Without adequate water level the skin and muscle will lose elasticity and the skin will start to wrinkle up. Also, it is maintaining the moisture in the body. There is no life on Earth if there is no water.