10 Reasons to drink more Water

1. 75% of Americans are regularly dehydrated

2. 37% believe they are experiencing hunger when they are actually thirsty

3. Dehydration, even when mild (3%), slows the metabolism down

4. Children, who are more susceptible than adults to dehydration and need water to grow properly, may not be drinking enough. In addition, they
   may be substituting unhealthy food and beverages to satisfy their thirst. Cornell Medical Center links such behavior to obesity and reduced height.

5. Lack of water is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue

6. Mere 2% drop in your body’s water levels results in short term memory impairment, trouble with basic math and difficulty focusing (such as computer screen or printed page)

7. For exercise, dehydration affects performance, concentration and endurance, and can produce muscle cramps, overheating and other ailments.

8. Dehydration is the #1 reason for hospitalizing people over 65 years old

9. Water cannot be stored by the body and must be replenished regularly

10. Long term, excessive exposure to chlorine and fluoride, found in many municipal sources, has been linked to certain types of cancer and
    damage to teeth. Municipal water quality and safety is a source of increasing concern to the public.

Source: Iowa State University, PM 1813 (March 2000)

Water's role in the body