The average human body is made up of about 60% water and it

serves many different bodily functions. It regulates body

temperature, lubricates joints, removes and excretes waste
products and protects your spinal cord and organs. It is critical
to be consuming an adequate amount each day. Generally, if
you drink water whenever youre thirsty, you will get enough.
However, your needs increase if you are very active, live or
work in hot conditions or are an older adult.
Drinking water can also help manage your caloric intake. Adults
and children drink about 400 calories per day in beverages.
Choose water over sugary drinks and it may help you maintain a
healthy weight.

DID YOU KNOW?


-Studies have shown that getting enough water may improve
cognitive function in children and adolescents.

-The National School Lunch Program makes free water available
to students during meal times.
Water Basics
WATER
Andrea Gamber, Sodexo Intern 2/01/2014


Tips to Increase
Water Intake
Carry a water bottle
wherever you go

Choose water when
eating out

Infuse your water with
fruit to improve taste

Drink water first thing
in the morning

Eat water enriched
foods like watermelon
and tomatoes
References: http://www.cdc.gov, http://www.acefitness.org, ga.water.usgs.gov
It is impossible to
sustain life for
more than a week
without water!
Water is one of the
most crucial
components of the
human body!

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