Paragraph ComprehensionQuestion 33 of 120
The human body loses water constantly through breathing, sweating, and digestion. To stay healthy, this lost water must be replaced by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. According to the passage, why must people drink fluids?
a.To replace water the body loses
b.To gain more energy
c.To improve eyesight
d.To build stronger muscles
Explanation
The passage states the body constantly loses water and that this loss must be replaced. The correct choice restates that idea directly. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.
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