Encouraging Children to Drink Water
Learn why drinking water is important for good oral health and find resources Head Start staff can use to promote drinking water.
Resources here focus on healthy beverages — such as water, milk, and fruit or vegetable juice — and their importance in maintaining good oral health, nutrition, and overall health. These resources call attention to the risks associated with beverages containing added sugar such as soda/pop, fruit drinks, and energy drinks. They also highlight how unhealthy beverages can contribute to tooth decay, diabetes, and obesity in young children. Also see resources on healthy eating.
Learn why drinking water is important for good oral health and find resources Head Start staff can use to promote drinking water.
Fluoride is an element found in nature, including soil, rocks, and plants, and it prevents tooth decay. All water naturally has fluoride, but amounts vary. Learn more about the importance of fluoride and community water fluoridation.
Giving children water with fluoride helps keep their teeth healthy. Learn about fun and easy ways to encourage children to drink water with fluoride.