OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaWater is the absolute best drink for keeping your body healthy and cool! Every part of you, from your brain to your toes, needs water to work perfectly. Drinking enough water every day is one of the most important healthy habits you can have.
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. Try to drink a glass of water with every meal and whenever you feel thirsty.
When you run and play, you sweat, and drinking water replaces what you lost. Water helps your brain think clearly and keeps your body at the right temperature. Choosing water instead of sugary juices helps your teeth stay strong and your body stay energized!
- Your brain is about 75 percent water, so drinking water actually helps you think better!
- If you feel thirsty, your body is telling you it already needs more water.
- A camel can drink 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes!
