 | Patti Dollarhide
a dietitian and Director of Nutrition Services at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, has worked in healthcare for the past 20 years. She was raised on a Kansas farm enjoying a bounty of fresh foods and is currently working to help people uncomplicate the maze of nutrition information to promote health and wellness. She is a member of the Society for Healthcare Food Service Management and has been recognized by the industry for her leadership and innovation in implementing new programs. She can be contacted by e-mail at www.patti_dollarhide@via-christi.org |
Diet & Nutrition
2002-09-01 13:33:00
It’s water!
Question: I recently read an article on the dangers of Dihyrodgen Monoxide, yet I see where it is used in all kinds of places like additives in jarred baby food, carbonated beverages, and even 'all natural' fruit juices. What is it? How is it produced? Is this a new chemical or gas? How does it harm you?Answer: Your chemical in question, dihyrodgen monoxide, sounds like another way of talking about plain old water.Hydrogen and oxygen create water.When two hydrogen and one oxygen atom bind together, water is formed. One molecule of water has two atoms of hydrogen (abbreviated H) and one atom of oxygen (abbreviated 0). The chemical formula for water is H20.Obviously, someone is trying to make us afraid to eat!
