Anglian Water's Captain Splosh

Water For Health

How much water should I drink?

If you have a refillable bottle, try and drink'n'fill it 4 times a day.

You should try and drink between 6 and 8 glasses of water every day.

If it's hot or you've been doing a lot of physical activity, try and drink more.

Water boosts energy levels.
Water helps you concentrate and learn in class.
Water helps keep your organs healthy.
Water helps stop headaches, tiredness and bad moods.

Why is it important to drink water?

Almost 2/3 of your body is made up of water. just as you need to put petrol in a car to make it move, you need toput water into your body for the same reason. Your body needs water to keep its parts working, to cleanse it of toxins (bad substances) and to heal itself after accident or illness.

Bodies are amazing things! Did you know?

...your eyes stay the same size from the time you were born? Your ears and nose will continue to grow throughout your life.
...it takes 43 muscles to frown but only 17 to smile. Water helps your muscles perform their job.
...the human body can live for a month without food but only for a week.

How do I know if I'm Dehydrated?

Dehydration is what happens when our bodies need more water.

One of the first signs can be HUNGER so have a drink first before having something to eat. Another sign is TIREDNESS so if you’re feeling sleepy, have a drink. If you have a HEADACHE the chances are you are dehydrated.

Sometimes dehydration can make us feel:

IRRITABLE and BAD TEMPERED. Try drinking some water during these moods and you should fee better.
DARK SMELLY WEE – wee is one of your body’s water products. Water helps your body dilute this waste. If your wee is dark and smelly, then you need to drink more water.
If you are THIRSTY you are already dehydrated. Thirst is one of the last symptoms of dehydration!

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