Water is essential for growing bodies!

Let's splash into a water challenge at home! With summer sizzling in, staying hydrated is key to dodge those pesky headaches, keep infections at bay, and bid farewell to constipation. Remember, more heat means more H2O needed!

Hydration is key for little ones too! Encourage your kids to guzzle water all day long, steering clear of sugary sips. Opt for the pure goodness of water instead. 🚰💧

Fun Fact: Juice gets a thumbs-down with zilch health perks. If sipped, keep it to a max of 4 ounces daily (that's just 1/2 cup). Psst...4 grams of sugar equals 1 teaspoon. Let the sugar sleuthing begin!

How much water does my child need?

When it comes to weight, it is a general rule that you should try to drink close to half an ounce of water for each pound you weigh. For example, if your child weighs 125 lbs., they should be drinking close to 8-ounce glasses a day, for a total of 64 ounces of water. Chart below are estimates below based on age for children, adults and pregnant women, Please not forget to adjust to more as it heats up outside.

resource: healthline

How sweet is your sip? Dive into this blog blast from the past and uncover the sugary truth!

https://happen365.org/healthy-families-blog/sugar

Be Well - Dr. B