H2-Go!: The Power of Water

Water is Your Body's Super Fuel!Did you know that your body is mostly made of water? It's true! Just like a car needs gas to go and a plant needs water to grow, your body needs water to work right. Water helps you in so many ways:Energy: It helps turn your food into energy so you can run, jump, and play.Brain Power: It helps you think clearly and focus in school.Cooling Down: When you get hot, your body sweats. That's water helping you cool off!Moving & Grooving: Water keeps your joints moving smoothly so you don't feel stiff.Staying 'hydrated' just means making sure you have enough water in your body to do all these amazing jobs.

Meet Alex. Alex loves playing soccer, and wants to have enough energy for the whole game.Before the Game: An hour before the game, Alex drinks a big glass of water. This gives his body fuel to start with.During the Game: At halftime, the coach gives everyone a water break. Alex feels thirsty and drinks from his water bottle until he's not thirsty anymore. He chooses water over a sugary sports drink.After the Game: Alex is tired but proud! He drinks more water on the car ride home to help his muscles recover.The Result: By drinking water before, during, and after, Alex had the power to play his best and felt great later!

This is Maya. She wants to do her best work in class, especially on test day.Morning Routine: Maya fills up her reusable water bottle at home and brings it to school.Sip, Sip, Hooray!: She keeps her water bottle on her desk and takes small sips throughout the day. She makes sure to drink extra after running around at recess.Brain Boost: Before a math test, she takes a few sips. She notices it's easier to focus and she doesn't get that sleepy feeling in the afternoon.The Result: Staying hydrated helped Maya's brain stay sharp and ready to learn all day long.