American Fast Food (what a stupid way to die)

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W-O-W! (Wiseup-On-Water)

It's time to Wise-up-On-Water!  Children establish drinking patterns early in childhood, so it is vital to teach them about the importance of good hydration at an early age. Good hydration benefits children’s health now and in the future.  Children can easily become dehydrated during hot weather and as a result of physical activity because they have:

• a higher surface area to body mass ratio compared to adults, so are more likely to lose water by evaporation
• less developed sweating ability and kidneys function (1)
• less sensitive thirst response (2)

Water is one of the most important basic nutrients required by the body, together with
carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. (3) Unfortunately, many children do not
drink adequately for their age or activity level. (4)  Some drink significantly less during the
school day than at the weekend. (5) 
 
In order to keep properly hydrated throughout the day, children need access to water
at school.  The promotion of good hydration is included within the government’s Food
in Schools programme, (6) which supports the National Healthy Schools Standard. (7)  It
advises that good quality drinking water should be available to pupils throughout the
day and not from taps or drinking fountains located in toilet areas. (8) 



(to be continued)



(1) Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium,
Chloride and Sulfate (2004) Institute of Medicine of the
National Academies. Washington DC: The National
Academies Press. http://books.nap.edu/catalog/10925.html
(2) Kenney WL, Chiu P. Influence of age on thirst and fluid
intake. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
2001;33:1524-32
(3) Food Science, Nutrition and Health. Ed BA Fox and AG
Cameron. 6th Edn. London: Edward Arnold 1995
(4) Rogers J. Fluid intake advice for children with continence
problems. Some issues explored. ERIC
(5) Rugg-Gunn A J, Hackett A F, Appleton D R, Eastoe J E,
Dowthwaite L, Wright W G. The water intake of 405
Northumbrian adolescents aged 12-14 years. British Dental
Journal 1987;162:335-340
(6) Food in schools programme. Department of Health and
Department of Education and Skills.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/
HealthAndSocialCareTopics/FoodInSchools
(7) National Healthy Schools Standard Initiative:
http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
(8) Food in Schools Data Centre

The Story of Luna and Lara

Luna and Lara!

There's a magical Springdom near Sligo Bay
Where glows Luna by Night and shines Lara by Day
Luna the moon and Lara the sun..
Take turns keeping watch over everyone
So close your eyes and get carried away
To where children drink water four times a day

Luna glows brightly and lights up the night
Whilst Lara makes sure that the daytime is bright
The Springdom of Water is warmed by her rays
The children play happily in them for days

Tabby the Cloud Prince flies on his cloud
To tell you the reason he's so very proud
"I came down through the rivers and oceans
to tell you boys and girls about a magical potion.
When I was born I was given an order
to show you all the wonders from The Springdom of Water"

Now Tara the Star Princess has something to say..
about drinking water four times a day.
"It helps you do sports and your favourite hobbies..
It keeps you cool, strong and clear and it cleanses your body...
When I was born I was given an order..
To tell you all the wisdom of the Springdom of Water."

Now Tabby and Tara have a dear friend,
for an Aquanaut's faithful, right to the end.
"I'm the world's only Aquanaut and I'm worth knowin'
I keep the pure water in the Springdom flowin'
Apples and oranges and strawberries too,
plus lots of vitamins so good for you!"

At breaktimes, lunchtimes, bedtimes and tea
Drink water four times for your new friends to see,
Drinking more water's the smart thing to do,
For all the smart children and that includes YOU! 

Luna and Lara's Website