Drink at least two glasses or bottles of water a
day instead of soda
Why do you need to drink more water?
Water has been called a "Miracle Fluid"
because of all the good things it does for
your body:
Controls body temperature
Helps take food from our mouths
through our intestines
Keeps us alert
Carries nutrients to the body cells that
need them
Eliminates waste
Prevents dehydration after sweating
What happens if you don't drink
enough water?
Tired
Headaches
Burning dry eyes
Burning in the stomach
Dry mouth
Loss of concentration
It's good for you to drink water when you're a kid and it's good for grown-ups too. Adults who don't drink enough water are more likely to develop certain health problems like kidney stones and intestine problems compared to those who DO drink a lot of water.
Why is water better than soda?
A can of regular
soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar. Water has no sugar.
Water has no calories.
City water has fluoride-Soda does not.
Cola sodas contain caffeine, which causes
the body to lose water. Water does not
have caffeine.
Also, too much
soda can:
Give you cavities
Make you gain
Weight
So, how much water do you have to drink?
You are active
You are sweating
It is hot outside
How and when can you drink more water?
IT'S EASY TO DRINK WATER
THROUGHOUT THE DAY:
When you are studying or doing your
homework or with your meals and
snacks.
Bring a water bottle when playing
sports or riding bikes.
Buy water bottles instead of soda from
vending machines.
Add water to fruit juices or sports
drinks.
Order water when you are eating out.
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