Tuesday, during Wellness Week, we focused on the importance of staying hydrated.
We tend not to drink as much water in the Winter. We don't sweat as much and don't get as thirsty, but it is very important that we continue to drink between 5-8 glasses of water each day to stay hydrated. Please review and reinforce the following with your children....
It seems like we're always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water. Our bodies need water to preform the many jobs our bodies do every day. Our bodies constantly lose water-when we breathe, sweat, and go to the bathroom-so we need to replace it. When it's warm out, when you're exercising, or when you're sick, it's important to drink extra water.
Some of the fluid we need comes from food other than water. So the liquid we consume does not have to be water, but WATER IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DRINK. For one thing, water contains no calories or sugar. Orange and other 100% fruit juices can be a good source of vitamin C, but they also contain calories and sugar that you may not need. It is very important to avoid drinks like Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Sports Drinks. They contain excess sugar and even added caffeine.
Be sure to stop by the Nurse's office this month to view the Wellness Bulletin Board. During the month of February, the theme is RETHINK YOUR DRINK. It is a great visual that helps us all be more aware of the amount of sugar in the drinks we choose.
