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Hydration/Functionsof Water in our BodiesThe human body is made up of about 70% water, which means water is veryimportant to the way we function. Water regulates the body’s temperature,digests food, and eliminates waste. The body loses water throughout the daythrough sweating, breathing, and urinating, which is why we need to replacewater loss by drinking lots throughout the day. This can help us stay hydrated!The recommended amount of water for a child to drink throughout the dayvaries based on age, weight, and activity level. Children under 8 years of ageshould drink at least 4-6 glasses of water daily, and children over age 8 shoulddrink a minimum of 6-8 glasses daily. Active children will likely need extra fluid,especially on hot days.Tips to stay hydrated: Bring a water bottle to school, or whenever you go Drink water before and during activity Drink water at meals and with snacksMake drinking water fun! Add fruit to water for flavor and variety Use fun water bottles or glasses to drink from Experiment with different temperatures—keep water in the fridge, use icecubes, or even try warm waterActivity 1: Read this book Potter the Otter to learn more about all thebenefits of water and what it can do for our bodies!Potter the Otter - A Tale about Water by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County - issuu
Sugary Sweetened BeveragesWhile many different beverages contribute to fluid intake and hydration, it isbest to stick to water most of the time. While fruit juices can have some benefits,it is best that they are consumed in moderation due to high amounts of sugar.One way they can be served is to add water fruit juice so that you can still tastethe fruit while having lower sugar content.High consumption of drinks like soda, sweet tea, and juices can have lastingeffects such as tooth decay, unhealthy weight gain, and type 2 diabetes. It isbest to avoid these drinks most of the time and stick to water, which has nocalories or additives in it, and is great at keeping us hydrated!Here are some tips: Drink around 6-8 cups of water dailyAdd fun flavors, such as fresh or frozen fruit, to waterRead the nutrition facts label for sugar contentLimit sports drinks and only use them when necessaryActivity 2: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Quiz:Follow Thirsten and complete some of his fun activities below to seehow water gets to your own house!
Hello, my name is Thirstin. I am hereto talk about protecting and conservingDRINKING WATER.Follow me and I’ll show you some fun factsand activities about water.
Water comes in three different forms:LIQUIDGASSOLID
Water can get dirty, so before we candrink it, it must be clean. Water iscleaned at a Treatment Plant and thensent to our homes through pipes.L a keCoagulation: Dirty water has many particles floating around in it. Alum and other chemicals are addedto the water to form floc that is sticky and attracts the dirt into larger clumps. When they get heavy, theysink to the bottom during sedimentation.Sedimentation:The heavyparticles settle tothe bottom andthe clear water atthe top moves onto filtration.Disinfection: A small amount of chlorine is addedto kill any bacteria or tiny organisms that may be inthe water.Filtration: The watergoes through filters,often made of sand,gravel and charcoalthat will catch evensmaller particles thatfloat in the water.Storage: Wateris stored in aclosed tank(tower) orreservoir so thedisinfection cantake place. It thengoes throughpipes and intoyour home orschool.
Find and circle these IONWATERLAKE
Unscramble the letters:A WT R EK D I RNC I EV P A ORRV I E RE L AK1.2.3.4.5.6.
Help the water find its way from the laketo your faucet by following the correctpath through the pipes.watertreatmentplantstart here!
Drinking water comes from lakes, rivers,streams, or under the ground (ground water).Wateris stored undergroundbetween rocks, sand, andclay in an aquifer!LAKEWELLAQUIFERRIVER
Complete the crossword puzzle to test yourknowledge of water.ACROSSDOWN1. Always yourhands before dinner.2. People go to the beachto .3. Add this to water to makeit cold.4. Snake-like fish.5. Big body of water.7. If you have a leakyfaucet, get it .6. Water travels throughthese.8. When you boil water,rises out of thepan.
Because we need water to live, it isimportant to conserve as much water as we can.You can help by:turning off the water when you’re not usingit, and . . .WATER ONWATER OFFtelling an adult whenyou see a leak.
WATER TRIVIA!Fun Facts About Water . . .1. How much water does it take to cook a Hamburger?Approximately one gallon.2. How long can a person live without food?More than a month.3. How long can a person live without water?Approximately one week, depending upon conditions.4. How much water is used to flush a toilet?2-7 gallons.5. How much water is used to brush your teeth?2 gallons.6. How much water does an individual use daily?50 gallons.7. How much of a chicken is water?75%8. How much of apineapple is water?80%9. How much of anelephant is water?70%10. How much of an earof corn is water?80%
REMEMBER!Your help is needed tokeep drinking waterclean!Keep rivers, lakes andstreams free of trash!Never allow oil orgasoline to bepoured on the ground!Make a list below of other thingsyou can do to help:
GAME ANSWERSWord Search GameWord Scramble GameCrosswords Game1. WATERACROSSDOWN2. DRINK1. WASH2. SWIM3. ICE3. ICE4. EEL4. VAPOR5. LAKE6. PIPES5. RIVER7. FIXED8. STEAM6. LAKE
10.We are once in awhile drinksbecause we havelots of sugar.Copyright Nourish Interactive, All Rights ReservedVisit www.ChefSolus.com for Free online nutrition games, healthy interactive tools, fun activities, and MyPlate tips!Choose me!I keep youfeeling greatand healthy!Drink water instead of drinks full of sugar: Sodas, energy drinks and even fruitflavored drinks can be full of sugar.Chef Solus 10 Tips to a Healthy MyPlate - Tip #10
Benefits of Milk BeverageMilk has so many nutritional benefits, it is really important that we drink enoughmilk. Milk is essential for our growth and also for development of healthy bonesand teeth. There are different types of milk available and we want to make surewe are choosing the best type of milk for our body. The best choice for kids is todrink reduced-fat plain milk because it has low added sugars and less saturatedfat. Small servings of less than 3000 ml of flavored milk a few times per week canbe another healthy choice to drink.Nevertheless, milk is not the only source that we can get calcium from.The following products contain calcium also, but in smaller amounts comparedto dairy products: Leafy green vegetables including broccoli, bok choy, Chinese cabbage Fish including sardines and canned fish (with bones) Nuts and seeds including brazil nuts, almonds, and tahini (sesameseed paste) Calcium-fortified foods including breakfast cereals, fruit juices, and bread Soy and tofu products if they are fortified with calcium. Look for at least100mg calcium/100mL on the nutrient information panel.Activity 3: Color the Calcium:Using these two worksheets, help color the explorers while they teach useverything we need to know about consuming calcium!
Chef Solus - Keep your bones and teeth happy with lots of calcium!Calcium is so important for growing bones and healthy teeth. To keep your bones andteeth healthy, You need 2-3 servings of milk or calcium rich foods.Explorers share their ideas for calcium-rich foods at each meal:Color each explorer that gives you a good idea for more calcium!!Color the foods with lots of calcium!For Breakfast:Pour low-fat or fat-free milk over yourbreakfast cereal.Have a cup of low-fat or fat-free yogurt.Drink a glass of orange juice with addedcalcium.For Lunch:Add low-fat or fat-free cheese to asandwich.Have a glass of low-fat or fat-freemilk instead of soda.Have pizza or macaroni andcheese.Add low-fat or fat-free milkinstead of water to tomato soup.Visit www.ChefSolus.com to play our Chef Solus adventure games as he explores the mystery ofthe Food Pyramid and more fun games in our Game Room!Copyright Nourish Interactive, All Rights Reserved
Chef Solus - Keep your bones and teeth happy with lots of calcium!For Snack Time:Drink a smoothie with fruit, ice, and low-fat or fatfree milk.Try flavored low-fat or fat-free milk such aschocolate or strawberry.Have a low-fat or fat-free frozen yogurt.Try some pudding made with low-fat or fat-freemilk.Dip fruits and vegetables into yogurt.Have some low-fat or fat-free string cheese.For Dinner:Eat a salad with dark green, leafyvegetables.Eat broccoli or beansTop salads, soups, and stews with low-fatshredded cheese.1Visit www.ChefSolus.com to play our Chef Solus adventure games as he explores the mystery of
Activity 4: Overall Drink Substitute Pledge:Complete the Pledge. Sit with a parent and write out a goal youcan complete to substitute one sugar-sweetened beverage forwater over a week’s time.Example: “I, (your name), agree to substitute one sugar-sweetenedbeverage per day for a total of one week in order to keep myselfhydrated and stay healthy.”I agree toParent‛s NameChild‛s NameAgreement
Follow me and I'll show you some fun facts and activities about water. Water comes in three different forms: . help color the explorers while they teach us . You need 2-3 servings of milk or calcium rich foods. Explorers share their ideas for calcium-rich foods at each meal: Color each explorer that gives you a good idea for more calcium
