At every age, building a strong foundation for well-being starts with simple, everyday actions.
In our EMBRACE educational sessions in Romanian schools, we teach children and teens that good nutrition, physical activity, and emotional health are the pillars of a happy, resilient life.
Just like choosing nourishing foods and balancing school and play, drinking enough water every day fuels our bodies and minds for growth, energy, and emotional balance.
💧 Why is drinking water essential for our health? Here are 10 key reasons:
- Supports Physical and Cognitive Functions → Water maintains normal physical and mental performance.
- Regulates Body Temperature → Water helps stabilize body heat, especially during physical activity.
- Boosts Mood and Reduces Fatigue → Even mild dehydration worsens mood and increases tiredness.
- Enhances Memory and Attention → Good hydration improves cognitive performance across all ages.
- Supports Heart Health → Hydration helps maintain healthy blood volume and blood pressure.
- Aids Digestion → Water dissolves nutrients and helps the body process food efficiently.
- Promotes Kidney Health → Proper hydration helps kidneys remove waste and prevent stones.
- Lubricates Joints and Tissues → Water protects joints, muscles, and organs from damage.
- Prevents Dehydration-Linked Illnesses → Consistent water intake lowers risks like UTIs and kidney stones.
- Encourages Healthier Choices and Protects the Environment → Drinking water instead of sugary beverages improves personal health and supports environmental sustainability. (Less production, less waste!)
Sources:
European Commission (Knowledge4Policy: https://tinyurl.com/mr4xkxja)
Nutrition Reviews (Oxford Academic: https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuv056)
Hydration in Europe Report (Bryggeriforeningen: https://tinyurl.com/5z7khcwc)
British Dietetic Association (https://tinyurl.com/3afrb9b3)
WHO Europe (https://tinyurl.com/3tsa8n7c).
The EMBRACE partners Fundatia Servicilor Sociale Bethany, Fundația de Sprijin Comunitar, Asociaţia Bună Ziua copii din România, FONPC, and Evolutionary Archetypes Consulting SL – provide educational materials that are taught in Romanian schools to build awareness about the importance of physical health, nutrition, hydration, and emotional well-being.
In Module 1, children and teenagers learn that drinking water is an essential part of living a healthy, active, and balanced lifestyle.
👉 Small habits create big changes!
📲 Learn more at embrace-future.eu.
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