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Because water is so important, you might wonder if you're drinking enough. There is no magic amount of water that kids need to drink every day. The amount kids need depends on their age, body size, health, and activity level, plus the weather (temperature and humidity levels).
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- Water Eliminates Dehydration
- Water Helps Kids Suffering from Asthma and Allergies
- Water Lessens Hunger Pains
- Water Reduces Fatigue and Helps Kids Learn
- Drinking Water Eases Growing Pains, Back & Joint Pains
- Drinking Water Helps with Short-Term Memory
- Water Decreases The Risk of Certain Cancers
- Sip Or Guzzle?
- Drinking Soda, Juice, Or Milk Doesn’T Count Toward Water Intake
- Benefits of Drinking Water: Helps Clear Teen Skin
Dehydration means that your body doesn’t have enough water to function properly. Seventy-five percent of people (including children) are chronically dehydrated. Even mild dehydration will 1. slow down your child’s metabolism as much as 3% and cause fatigue 2. cause your child to feel grumpy or tired 3. give your child headaches The human body has n...
Your children need water for their cells to grow. As they grow, 75% of the cell volume must be filled with water. This is one reason why children develop asthma and allergies during the growth stage of their physical development–they don’t have enough water for their body systems to function. Some research indicates that asthma can be caused by chr...
In a University of Washington study, it was discovered that dieters who drink one glass of water before bed will shut down late-night hunger pains by almost 100%! Drinking water helps separate the feelings of thirst and hunger. Thirty-seven percent of Americans suffer from a very weak thirst mechanism. In fact, it is so weak that it is often mistak...
When your kids are thirsty, they get tired very easily. In fact, studies show that not replenishing the body with water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. According to F. Batmanghelidj, MD, water is the main source of energy and is called the “cash flow” of the body. Recently one of my friends was complaining about the principal at her children’...
Back, joint, and muscle pain are not relegated to aging. It can also happen to your kids. Growing pains are common among children. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day can significantly ease back, joint, and muscle pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
Did you know that a mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory? It can also cause kids to have problems understanding basic math, and have difficulty focusing on a computer screen or printed page in a book. Drinking water every day can help prevent memory loss well into old age.
Drinking water can help ward off certain cancers. For instance: 1. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily help to decrease the risk of colon cancer by 45% 2. Drinking 5 glasses of water each day can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79% 3. When a person drinks at least 5 glasses of water a day, they are 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer Water a...
If your child sips water throughout the day, they will keep their systems hydrated and their abilities to learn and function will substantially increase. If they guzzle water (drinking it very rapidly) they will cleanse their systems. Both are helpful for their bodies and minds.
Many parents think that as long as their child is getting some form of liquid (milk, juice, soda) in their systems, they will be hydrated. This is partially correct. However, sodas and juices are loaded with sugar and sugar drains water from the colon and can cause constipation and/or diarrhea. Plus, the sodium in sodas increases dehydration. Kids ...
When your kids get to be teens, they will be concerned about their skin. Having healthy, acne-free skin is important for teens and their self-esteem. There are many reasons for teen acne, but several things that can help are drinking plenty of water, giving up sodas, and eating plenty of fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies are loaded with water ...
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This lesson helps young people understand why drinking water is important. An Interactive whiteboard lesson teaches facts about the body’s need for water and offers tips to help the youth to drink more water.
Sep 15, 2023 · Staying adequately hydrated helps prevent kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can harm the kidneys. Prevents Dehydration. Drinking water daily can help prevent dehydration, a condition that occurs when you lose more fluids than you absorb.
Jun 5, 2024 · Beyond helping our bodies to function, research also shows drinking water can help our brains to learn. A 2020 study of German children in Year 5 and 6 showed those who had at least 50% of their...
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How to stay hydrated. Being hydrated means giving your body the water it needs to work properly. Drink about six to eight cups of water a day. Children under 8 years old should drink around...
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Jan 6, 2017 · Why is Clean Water Important? Water is used in many ways. We need clean drinking water to stay health. Water is also important for many other things that we need. Farms need water to produce crops and livestock. Factories need water to make many products. Water is used in power plants that make electricity.
