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Hydration

WHAT IS HYDRATION?

Hydration - The chemical combination of water into another substance.

http://www.harriswaterco.com/bottled/hydration.shtml

Why is hydration important?

Hydration is important because…

Your body depends on water for survival.

Every cell, tissue and organ needs water to function.

Water is essential for good health.

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html

Hydration

&The Body

How much water should you drink per day?

IDK

6 to 8 GLASSES per day

There are different recommendations for water intake each day. Most people have been told they should be drinking 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of water each day, which is a reasonable goal

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html

How does my body lose water?

Reasons why your body loses water…

Bathroom usage

When you sweat

When you breathe.

If you lose a lot of water you can become DEHYDRATED.

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html

Reasons why your body loses water continued…

When you exercise

When you have a fever.

When you vomit

When you have diarrhea

Reasons why extra water is needed…

•Having kidney stones or bladder infections

•Are pregnant or breastfeeding

•Are going to be exercising

•Are trying to lose weight

How do I know if I’m Dehydrated?

Signs of Dehydration

Little or no urine

Dry mouth

Sleepiness or fatigue

Extreme thirst

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html

Signs of Dehydration continued…

Headache

Confusion

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

No tears when crying

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Sports

Soccer

Basketball

Football

Volleyball

Tennis

Baseball

What happens if I’m not hydrated during sports?

Bad hydration during sports causes…

Cramping

Fatigue

Dizzyness

Bad Performance