Know Yourself

Water is an essential nutrient, but often overlooked when it comes to health matters, but consuming enough water each day can refresh your body: not just your thirst.

Water is an essential nutrient. Without sufficient water your body will not function optimally and dehydration can have serious health effects. How can you ensure that you are providing your body with enough fluids to meet your body's water requirement?

The World Health Organisation defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". But what does health mean to individuals? What does health mean to you?

Body weight is the numerical representation of the amount of lean tissue, including water, and fat tissue in your body. Numbers on the scale can be a guide to a healthy weight range, but focusing on a single number may not be helpful.

How do you know if you are healthy? There are several ways to assess your health status. These include physical, physiological and psychological assessment.