OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaWater is the absolute best drink for keeping your body healthy, cool, and full of energy! Every single part of you, from your brain to your toes, needs water to work perfectly. Drinking water is one of the most important things you can do every day.
You should try to sip water throughout the whole day, especially when it is hot outside! Carrying a colorful water bottle makes it easy to remember to take a drink. You can make water more fun by adding slices of lemon, cucumber, or berries to give it a yummy flavor.
When you run and play, you sweat, and drinking water replaces what you lost. Water helps your brain think clearly and keeps your body cool. Choosing water instead of sugary juices helps your teeth stay strong and your body stay energized!
- Your body is made of about 60 percent water — that is more than half of you!
- Water is the only drink that every animal on Earth needs to survive.
- An elephant can drink up to 50 gallons of water in a single day!
