1. Sadia Shaukat Sodexo Dietetic Intern 2012
STAY HYDARTED
Sadia Shaukat
Sodexo Dietetic Intern 2012

2. Objectives Understand the role of water in body
Understand the importance of fluid in body
Know the signs of dehydration
Identify the foods high in water content
Identify the ways to add fluid in the diet

3. Role of water

4. Getting enough water Eight 8 oz glasses (2 quarter)
Body is in constant need
Don’t wait to drink until your mouth is dry; its too long
Do you know how much water we need everyday?
Eight 8 oz glasses (2 quarter)
Water needs may be different because of
Activity level
Weather
Certain diseases and condition

5. Dehydration
Dehydration is the fluid imbalance caused by inadequate intake or excessive losses
It can be mild, moderate or sever
Sever dehydration is life threatening emergency
Older adults are at greater risk
Older adults may not sense thirst as well as younger
Kidneys can become less efficient to conserve water

6. Losing too much fluid or not drinking enough or both
Causes of dehydration
Losing too much fluid or not drinking enough or both
Body lose too much fluid from
Excessive sweating (exercise or weather)
Excessive urine out put (uncontrolled diabetes or use of diuretics)
Fever
Vomiting or diarrhea
Not drinking enough
Loss of appetite due to illness
Nausea
Sore throat or mouth sores
Fear of accident

7. Signs of dehydration Your body may also become dehydrated before you know it
Dry mouth
Flushed skin
Fatigue
Headache
Increased body temp
Increased breathing
Increased pulse rate
Low or no urine output
Dark colored urine (apple juice color)
No tears
Sunken eyes
Lethargy or coma (with sever dehydration)

8. Are you getting enough water?
Check color of your urine
Pay attention on how much you need to go to bathroom or how much urine you are making?
Try to keep track of how much you are drinking- at least eight 8-oz glasses and more if situation calls for it
*multi-vitamins or medicines can darken your urine color

9. Fluid sources- not only water
Food items
Estimated water content
Milk
90%
Yogurt
87%
Soup (broth based)
Juice (orange)
88%
Tomato
95%
Cucumber
97%
Apple
86%
Cantaloupe
Decaffeinated tea or coffee
99%

10. Ways to get enough
Have a glass of tea, milk, or juice with your meals.
Drink a glass of water at regular times during the day, such as when you take your medicine.
Place a glass of water beside your favorite chair for a “water break”
Take a sip of water as you pass a water fountain
Choose a cup of yogurt or a piece of fruit for an afternoon snack
Drink water before and after being outside on a hot or cold day
Add a lime or lemon to a tall glass of ice water for a flavor twist

11. Fear of accidents
Try to drink more fluid when you home or close to bathroom
Take bathroom break when you get chance even though you do not have urge to go
Drink less water few hour before going to bed
Look at your daily routine to find what works best for you

12. Sadia shaukat Sodexo Dietetic Intern 2012 sshaukat@kent.edu
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Sadia shaukat
Sodexo Dietetic Intern 2012