Rain or shine, here’s the secret to keeping your kid healthy and alert in class: Water

Kids are more prone to dehydration, as their bodies are not as efficient at cooling down as those of adults. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE – Wet weather and cloudy skies provided Singapore some relief recently, but this does not mean your children should put away their water bottles.

Rain or shine, it is important to stay hydrated and it is not just to keep one from feeling thirsty, says dietitian Chong Yan Fong from the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

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