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Hydration

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

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  1. Hydration A. Cordova 4th Grade

  2. WHAT IS HYDRATION? • Hydration - The chemical combination of water into another substance. http://www.harriswaterco.com/bottled/hydration.shtml

  3. Why is hydration important?

  4. 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

  5. Hydration & The Body

  6. IDK How much water should you drink per day?

  7. 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

  8. How does my body lose water?

  9. 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

  10. Reasons why your body loses water continued… • When you exercise • When you have a fever. • When you vomit • When you have diarrhea

  11. 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

  12. How do I know if I’m Dehydrated?

  13. 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

  14. Signs of Dehydration continued… • Headache • Confusion • Feeling dizzy or lightheaded • No tears when crying

  15. Hmmm What sports involve hydration?

  16. Hydrationin Sports Soccer Basketball Football Volleyball Tennis Baseball

  17. What happens if I’m not hydrated during sports?

  18. Bad hydration during sports causes… • Cramping • Fatigue • Dizzyness • Bad Performance

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