the importance of hydration

Healthy Hydration in Children

The Natural Hydration Council (NHC) have produced an easy to digest factsheet, prepared by a scientific panel of experts, giving information and Top Tips on how to keep children hydrated.

“Children are at greater risk of dehydration than adults due to their lower body weight and smaller reserve of body fluids. Equally, whilst adults often have easy access to a supply of water, children tend to rely on their caregivers to provide drinks and often don’t recognise the early stages of thirst. Research suggests that just a 1% to 2% body weight loss can lead to significant reductions in concentration and mental performance. As a child’s body is around 60% water, it is important to keep them topped up with fluid during the day.”

Click  to download Hydration for Children Factsheet

A Thirst for Knowledge

The NHC has commissioned further research into the effect drinking water can have on  improving performance at school.
Findings have shown that increasing children’s water intake can:

• Double school children’s interest in learning
• Significantly increase cognition
• Make children feel calmer andmore alert in the classroom

Click to download A Thirst for Learning