Water
Water is very important for our bodies. It’s used to keep us cool, digest our food and to get rid of our wastes.
We lose water when we sweat, breathe or go to the toilet, and if it’s not replaced we can get dehydrated.
Dehydration can cause:
- Headaches
- Poor concentration
- Tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Cracked lips
So how much should I drink?
Younger than 8yrs = 4-6 glasses per day
Older than 8yrs = 6-8 glasses per day
Sports:
If you’re playing sports or doing exercise and really breaking a sweat, you’ll need to drink even more water to replace what you’ve lost. Make sure you drink water before, during and after you play.
Riddle:
What runs but never walks?
Water
Fun activity:
Can you find all the water words in this find-a-word?