Water, and Why it is Important to Our Health

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Water, and Why it is Important to Our Health

• Lesson Created By Jessica Story
• Lesson Created for Grades 8-12

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Health Experts Say.

• Water makes up 60 of body weight and is very
  important for proper functioning of the body. The
  bones are 22 water, blood is 92 water, and the
  brain is 75 water.
• Most people should drink 8-10 cups of water
  daily, or 64-80 ounces.

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Health Experts Say.

• We need water to cool the body, metabolize fat,
  remove waste from the body, and convert food to
  energy.
• Adequate hydration is also necessary for
  maintaining muscle tone and skin tone.

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Tips for Drinking More Water

• Fill a pitcher of water in the morning and put it
  in the refrigerator make it a goal to drink the
  whole pitcher before you go to bed.
• Add a slice of lemon, orange or lime to a glass
  of water for a refreshing, different taste.
• Carry a water bottle with you all day and keep it
  filled.
• Drink water with all of your meals.

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What are Considered Decent Water Substitutes?

• Beverages that do not contain large amounts of
  sugar, caffeine, calories or sodium. Beverages
  containing these ingredients are slowly absorbed
  by the body, and dehydrate rather than
• re-hydrate you.

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Application

• You will now take out a piece of paper or print
  out a worksheet for this lesson. You will choose
  either Yes or No to whether certain beverages are
  considered good water substitutes or not.

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Worksheet
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Answers to the Worksheet
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Is this considered a decent alternative to water?

• Decaffeinated Diet Soda?
• Fruit Juice?
• Coffee
• Milk?
• Teas?
• Sports Drinks?

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Are These Considered Decent Water Substitutes?

• Yes
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• No
• No
• No

• Decaffeinated Diet Soda
• Fruit Juice
• Coffee
• Milk
• Decaffeinated Tea
• Sports Drink
• Decaffeinated Coffee
• Tea
• Kool-Aid
• Alcohol

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Is this a decent alternative to drinking water?
NO
Jones Sodas?
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Is this a decent alternative to drinking water?
Gatorade?
Yes
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Now, think about how much water you see your
friends and family drink in a day, compared to
what you drink?

• Do you think you will try to convince your family
  to drink more water?

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Sources Used for This Lesson

• www.google.com - for pictures
• http//www.ohiohealth.com - for information