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Hydration. A. Cordova 4 th Grade. 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.
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Hydration A. Cordova 4th Grade
WHAT IS HYDRATION? • Hydration - The chemical combination of water into another substance. http://www.harriswaterco.com/bottled/hydration.shtml
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
IDK How much water should you drink 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 6 to 8 GLASSES per day http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html
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
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
Hmmm What sports involve hydration?
Hydrationin Sports Soccer Basketball Football Volleyball Tennis Baseball
Bad hydration during sports causes… • Cramping • Fatigue • Dizzyness • Bad Performance