© CommNet 2014 Education Phase 1 Why is it important to get enough fluid?
© CommNet 2014 Why is it important to drink enough fluid? We all need to drink plenty to stay healthy. Our body is nearly two-thirds water so it is really important we stay hydrated.
© CommNet 2014 What happens if we don’t drink enough fluid? If we don’t drink enough fluid you may: Feel tired; Get headaches; Not be able to perform at your best.
© CommNet 2014 How much fluid do we need to drink? We need to drink 6-8 glasses of fluid a day.
© CommNet 2014 What does fluid mean? Fluid includes water as well as fruit juice and milk. Some water is also provided by the food we eat, but we still need 6-8 glasses everyday.