The Benefits
Your health - Great for the body

Water plays a big role in maintaining overall good health. Below is a list of what water may do to help keep you healthy. Water is not a medicine, but assists your body with its functioning power to prevent or slow down future problems.
- Water removes harmful toxins from the body.
- Water suppresses the appetite.
- Helps keep your energy level up.
- Reduces fluid retention in the body.
- May help relieve headaches by re-hydrating the brain.
- Assists with reducing arthritis.
- Can help prevent infection by strengthening the flow of lymph in the system.
- Water is a great lubricant in the body.
- Can reduce lower back pain.
- Can help with reducing blood pressure.
- Helps prevent cramps during exercise by keeping blood pumped with oxygen.
- Helps keep skin hydrated and healthy.
- Can help reduce high cholesterol.
- Can reduce the risks of heartburn and ulcers.
- Can reduce the risks of breast and colon cancer.
- Water helps burn fat as fuel.
- Water moistens tissues in the body, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Transports nutrients throughout the body.
- Can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
- Helps regulate body temperature.
- Water carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
- Drinking water is essential for weight loss.
- Water helps muscle stimulation.
- Helps out the body with digestion.
- Water helps you perform better during exercise.
- Water helps to regulate your body temperature.
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Remember
1 in 5 calories consumed by most children is from liquids. This means
too many sweetened drinks. Click the 'Benefits' link to understand how
water helps our body. There is nothing wrong with some sugary drinks as
longs as it is done in moderation, under parental approval.