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A. CORDOVA 4 TH GRADE
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WHAT IS HYDRATION? Hydration - The chemical combination of water into another substance. http://www.harriswaterco.com/bottled/hydration.shtml
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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
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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
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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. DEHYDRATED http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html
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Reasons why your body loses water continued… When you exercise When you have a fever. When you vomit When you have diarrhea
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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
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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
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Signs of Dehydration continued… Headache Confusion Feeling dizzy or lightheaded No tears when crying
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Hydration in Sports Soccer Basketball Football Volleyball Tennis Baseball
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Bad hydration during sports causes… Cramping Fatigue Dizzyness Bad Performance
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