Kids’ special: Water

Water is so important for your health – and all you have to do is turn on the tap for a fresh supply.

Water is really important for your body’s health. Your body is made up of about two-thirds water.

You lose water…

• through the pores in the skin
• when you go to the toilet (water passes through your kidneys)

You can get water…

• by drinking it
• from food you eat

How water is used in your body

• Blood is mostly water.
• Your brain also needs water. When there is not enough water to go around, the brain then sends out a stronger message to the body to either drink some water or get some from food. Sometimes you might feel tired and you think you are hungry but a drink of water or some fruit is sometimes best when you feel this way.
• Foods with a lot of water in them can be helpful for keeping your energy at a stable level and for keeping the heart and brain happy. It is important to keep energy levels stable so you don’t eat more food than your body needs.
• You need enough water as well as fibre every day to help move your bowels (do number twos!).

Fun facts

Water content of…

• Pears = 84%
• Apples = 84%
• Oranges = 86%
• Cabbage = 92%
• Spinach = 93%
• Cucumber = 96%

Word search

Find these water-filled veges and fruit (words can be up, down, forwards, backwards or diagonal).

• apples
• cabbage
• capsicum
• mandarins
• pears
• spinach

Check out the other cool stuff in our Kids’ specials!

Kids’ special: Carbohydrates? Sweet as
Kids’ special: Protein power
Kids’ special: Fibre is full on!
Kids’ special: Dairy delicious
Kids’ special: Processed food
Kids’ special: Snack attack
Kids’ special: Fat