A question we get asked a lot at WFA HQ is … how do I get my children to drink filtered water?
The key is to get your children to LOVE drinking water and you can easily do this by following the simple tips in this short video.
There are many reasons why drinking enough filtered water is important.
For a start, children are more at risk of dehydration than adults.
We’ve looked at the common dehydration signs in adults before, but there are a few key things to look out for in babies and children to help recognise mild dehydration signs.
These are:
Severe dehydration is much more serious and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne lists the following symptoms to look out for:
If your child shows signs of severe dehydration, seek immediate medical attention. See your GP or go to your closest hospital emergency department.
If you are wondering how much water to give your child, take a look at this WFA blog.
Apart from the obvious risk of dehydration, there’s an even bigger reason to choose filtered water for your child, rather than a sweet alternative.
According to a new study by the Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne, choosing sugary drinks could increase cancer risk, regardless of body size.
The research study, called “Consumption of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened soft drinks and risk of obesity-related cancers,” involved 35,000 Australians who developed 3283 cases of obesity-related cancers.
Associate Professor Allison Hodge of Cancer Council Victoria said,
“Our study found that the more sugary soft drinks participants drank, the higher the risk of cancer. This was not the case with those that drank diet soft drinks, suggesting that sugar is a key contributor.”
And according to the Executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition, Ms Jane Martin,
“Younger Australians are consuming significantly more sugary drinks than older people; they are widely available and often discounted.”
Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper said,
“Sugary drinks, including soft drinks, are already known to be a cause of obesity, which greatly increases the risk of 13 types of cancer. We need more people to understand the connection and make the switch to water.”
Cancer is just one of the chronic health conditions associated with sugary drinks. Other health problems in children as a result of sugary drinks may include:
A common misconception amongst parents is that fruit juice is a healthy option. But a glass of apple juice can contain up to six teaspoons of sugar. Better Health, Victoria advises to limit unsweetened fruit juice to an occasional half a cup as a treat.
And instead, encourage children to eat fresh fruit and vegetables and drink water.
So, what’s the best way to ensure that great tasting filtered water is the first and only choice for your children? A WFA water filtration system is a great option. You can turn your existing kitchen tap into a water filtration system with our popular WFA Platinum inline water filter system.
With great tasting filtered water easily available all day, your children won’t be able to get enough! And you’ll have a healthy solution for the whole family.
Order yours today or contact our friendly customer service team to discuss all your water filtration needs.
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