Project H2O (Hydrate 2b Ok) in Improving the Water Intake of the Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Water in our bodies is vital for human life. Without it, we can't survive. Since the water in our bodies is continually being lost, it needs to be continually replaced, and the best fluid to replace it with is water. Sufficient water intake contributes to the development of overall health and well-being, enabling the body to maintain its physical and cognitive capabilities, and it helps in reducing energy intake and consequent risks of obesity. But it was observed by the researcher that most of the students do not drink enough water while in school. The researcher sought to know if the students' water intake will improve through the use of the different designed activities in Project H2O.

METHODS

This study is quantitative research. The data used in this study were gathered from Grade 7-students of Southville IV National High School, the school year 2018-2019. The study used pre-assessment and post-assessment as the basis of the students' water intake. The researcher conducted the pre-assessment to Grade 7-Zechariah. Then, the researcher implemented Project H2O to the students for two weeks. After the two weeks implementation of Project H2O, the post-assessment was administered.

RESULTS

The weighted mean of students' water intake before the implementation of the Project is 3.39. It was assessed by the respondents as Satisfactory. On the other hand, the weighted mean after the implementation of the Project is 4.53, which was assessed as Outstanding. Meanwhile, the computed t-value of 0.00 is less than the level of significance of 0.05. This means that there is a significant difference between the water intake before the implementation of Project H2O and after the implementation of Project H2O.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that the use of Project H2O through bringing their water bottle, monitoring their water intake, and drinking together improved the water intake of the students. However, installing drinking water fountains is also of big help in increasing the water intake of the students. Moreover, the results show the need to campaign drinking enough water every day to the students. Installing posters and integration to the subjects of its importance are additional factors to be considered in the success of the project's implementation.