Why do we need water?
Water comprises 50 to 70 per cent of an adult’s total body weight, and without regular top-ups, our body’s survival time is limited to a matter of hours or days.
Water is lost from the body through urine and sweat, and must be replaced through our diets. Many people, though, don’t consume [...]
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ABOUT WATER
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ABOUT ALCOHOL
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What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which is produced when glucose is fermented by yeast. The alcohol content of a particular drink is controlled by the amount of yeast and the duration of fermentation.
Fruits are used to make wines and ciders, while cereals such as barley and rye form the [...]
