When it comes to keeping kids hydrated, particularly those who play sports, you can't go wrong with water. It hydrates, helps regulate body temperature, is a good source of fluoride for healthy teeth, and helps prevent urinary tract infections and constipation.
An added plus is that unlike soda pop, fruit drinks and sports drinks, water doesn’t contain any sugar or calories. Just one can of soda contains 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar! If your child drank just one 12 ounce can every day for one year, it would add up to 60 pounds of sugar. That’s 60,000 calories.
Children should have at least 8 cups of water every day to be their best. Serve water with meals and snacks. Make water fun by adding a slice of lemon or orange. Let your child pick out a cool reusable water bottle to drink from. But most of all, set a good example by letting your kids see you drink water too.
Kohl’s commitment to Mercy Children’s Hospital is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and plush toys, where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s health and education programs nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one. Kohl’s has raised nearly $300 million through this merchandise program. For more information, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares.
About Mercy
Mercy is a member of Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners), the largest health system in Ohio and one of the largest non-profit systems in the country. Locally, Mercy is based in Toledo, Ohio and serves 20-counties in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Mercy provides comprehensive primary and critical care services to residents as well as a robust physician group, Mercy Medical Partners, Life Flight critical air transport services and Mercy College of Ohio. Please visit mercyweb.org for additional information and connect with Mercy on Facebook and Twitter @mercynwohio.
