Games and links

See below for links to other useful websites and water themed games.

Games

Great games on the Yorkshire Water website
Interactive Website designed for children.
www.cool-fuel.com

Fun body games on the Kids Health website
Why drinking water is the way to go!
www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html

Links

BBC online
For the BBC’s water health pages click on nutrition and then drinks.
www.bbc.co.uk/health

British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity which promotes the well being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
www.nutrition.org.uk

ERIC
Education and resources for improving childhood continence. It has a section ‘Water is Cool in School’ which is particularly useful for Primary and Secondary Schools.
www.eric.org.uk

UK Food Standards Agency
An independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Search ‘water’ for water related issues and answers to your questions about drinking fluids other than water.
www.food.gov.uk

Healthy Schools
The National Healthy Schools Standard (NHSS) is very involved in promoting drinking water in schools because of the clear evidence that this both stimulates concentration and learning and at the same time is critical as a basis of good health.
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk

Kids' Health
Why drinking water is the way to go!
www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html

Learning Wales (Welsh Assembly Government’s Training and Education website)
Practical guidance on the provision of water in schools. Click on Learning Wales, Topic Index, Health and Safety and then Think Water pdf.
www.learning.wales.gov.uk

Men's Health Forum
Fast, free health information for men of all ages is provided via Men's Health Forum and can be found at www.malehealth.co.uk

National Kidney Research Fund
Information about drinking more water to keep your kidneys healthy and NKRF’s National Drink Water Day.
www.nkrf.org.uk/pages/awareness/awarenessndwd.htm

Northumbrian Water Water for health pages
Find out more about Northumbrian’s Chill out and Water for the young at heart campaigns!
www.nwl.co.uk/waterforhealth.aspx

Scottish Water
Have a look at the On Tap pages which are especially good for schools.
www.scottishwater.co.uk

Teachernet
A DFES site with information on hydration in schools.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/library/hydrationpolicies

The European Food Information Council
The EUFIC provides you with information on food safety and helps you choose a well-balanced, healthy diet.
www.eufic.org/gb/home/home.htm

Government Public Health White Paper: Choosing Health: making healthier choices easier
This white paper sets out the key principals for supporting the public to make healthier and more informed choices in regards to their health. The Government will provide information and practical support to get more people motivated and improve emotional wellbeing and access to services so that healthy choices are easier to make.
White paper

The Impacts of water on health
A draft report on the impacts on health. Commissioned by Water UK
By Hilary Forrester - a medical scientific researcher
http://www.water.org.uk/home/resources-and-links/publications/the-impact-160702-1

The Royal Institute of Public Health
An independent organisation promoting public health and hygiene through education, training, communication and quality testing
www.riph.org.uk

The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Since it's foundation in 1876, the RSPH has brought together professionals with an interest in a safe and healthy water supply.
www.rsph.org

Water UK
Water UK is the industry association that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level. They provide a positive framework for the water industry to engage with government, regulators, stakeholder organisations and the public.
The site includes an 'Ask About' section which explores the links between hydration and good health.
www.water.org.uk

World Health Organisation
WHO is the United Nations specialised agency for health
www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/diseases/wsh0302/en/index2.html