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Talk About It: Why Does Our Body Need Food and Water?

Writer: Mystee Ipong
Mystee Ipong
Sep 24
2 min read

Updated: Oct 9

Illustration of food plus water giving a child energy to run and play

The big idea: Food gives our bodies energy to move and grow, and water keeps everything working.


Our bodies are busy all day: running, thinking, playing and growing. Food is like fuel that gives us energy, and water helps every part of our body do its job. When we feel hungry or thirsty, that's our body telling us it needs more.


Questions to ask


  • "How does your tummy feel when you're hungry?"

  • "What do you like to drink when you're thirsty?"

  • "What foods help you have energy to play?"

  • "Why do you think we need a drink after running around?"

  • "What's your favorite food that grows on a plant?"


Show it in one minute


Pour a small cup of water and let your child take a sip. Ask, "Where did the water go?" (Into your body, to help it work!) Then do ten jumping jacks together, take another sip and talk about how moving makes us thirsty.


Illustration of a child doing jumping jacks and then a cup of water to sip

Keep it going


At each meal today, name one thing on the plate and what it does: "Milk helps build strong bones. Water keeps us cool. Carrots help our bodies grow." Keep it simple and positive.


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