Know your poisons! Stranooden Group water Scheme deliver educational presentations to schools throughout out catchment area to help spread the works on how we stop poisoning ourselves and our children
Why water is Vital
Water makes up a majority of your body weight and is involved in many important functions. In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. In adult women, fat makes up more of the body than men, so they have about 55% of their bodies made of water. Some of the reasons you need so much water are: flushing out waste from your body, regulating your body temperature, and helping your brain function. You get most of your water from drinking beverages, but food also contributes a small amount to your daily water intake. It’s common to hear that water is essential for your health.
It helps our physical performance
Drinking plenty of water during physical activity is essential. Athletes may perspire up to 6 to 10 percentTrusted Source of body weight during physical activity. Hydration also affects your strength, power, and endurance. You may be more susceptible to the effects of dehydration if you’re participating in endurance training or high-intensity sports such as basketball. Negative effects of exercise in the heat without enough water can include serious medical conditions, like decreased blood pressure and hyperthermia. Extreme dehydration can cause seizures and even death.
Knoweledge is Power
Water aids in cognitive function and proper hydration is key to staying in tip-top cognitive shape. Not drinking enough water will negatively impact your focus, alertness, and short-term memory.
