FBDG 9
Water is the healthiest drink: Drink 8 to 10 glasses (1.5 – 2.0 Litres) of water throughout the day
Water is accessible to all people and should be the beverage of choice and it is calorie-free. It plays an integral role in many vital functions in our body.
- Drinking water should be clean and safe.
- Other than water, fluids such as king coconut water, herbal drinks, tea, fresh fruit juice without added sugar also help to ensure daily hydration.
- When water intake is adequate there is no feeling of thirst, and urine is light in colour.
What is the body mass index (BMI)?
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out whether your weight is healthy. BMI is calculated by dividing an adults’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. For example, A BMI of 25 means 25kg/m2. Read More
