06/09/07
Q: John Lamont (Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con)
A: Shona Robison (Minister for Public Health)
06 September 2007
Scottish Parliament written answer: 'Nutrition'
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John Lamont: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it recognises the importance of good hydration and supports the World Health Organization's definition of water as an important nutrient for the human body. (S3W-3424)
Shona Robison: The Scottish Government agrees with the World Health Organization that water is critical to human life.
In temperate climates, such as the UK, the Food Standards Agency advises that six to eight glasses (about 1.2 litres) of water, or other fluids, should be consumed every day to prevent dehydration. This amount should be increased when the weather is warm or when exercising. Fluid intake is also achieved through food eaten.
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