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Health Corner
Health Corner
HYDRATION
Getting enough water is not just essential for is involved in almost every physiological
survival—it is key to thriving. function, including:
Research shows that many children are not • Regulating body temperature
meeting their daily hydration needs. Since school • Transporting nutrients
is where children spend most of their day, it • Hydrating tissues and organs
becomes an important setting for encouraging • Making waste products soluble for excretion
healthy hydration habits. At Abuja
Preparatory School, we prioritize the health and How Much Water Do Children Need?
overall well-being of our children, and ensuring The amount of water a child requires depends
they drink enough water plays a vital role in this. on factors such as age, sex, height, weight, and
physical activity. Fluid needs can also change
Water – A Key Nutrient from day to day. While there is no one-size-fits-
The human body is made up of nearly 60% water, all prescription, general guidelines suggest that
while the brain alone contains more than 70%. As children should drink water regularly through-
the most abundant substance in the body, water out the day, not just when they feel thirsty.
The Risks of Dehydration
When the body loses more fluid than it takes in,
dehydration occurs. Even mild dehydration can
affect concentration, mood, and energy
levels—factors that directly influence learning
and classroom performance. This is why
promoting hydration is not only a health
concern but also an academic one.
At Abuja Preparatory School, we continue to
encourage our pupils to drink water frequently
during the school day, ensuring they stay
refreshed, focused, and ready to learn.
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