Mild dehydration leads to symptoms like fatigue, headache, and poor endurance. Longer term, chronic lack of fluids affects the kidneys, the liver, the brain, and can lead to constipation
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Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated
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No calories, no sugar -- plain water
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Water helps with circulation, concentration, focus
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Be a role model, start the habit early, and add fruit if your child does not like plain water
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Signs of dehydration for toddlers and infants – overly sleepy, fewer wet diapers, sunken soft spot on head, no tears when crying, constipation
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Signs of dehydration for older kids – dry lips, sticky mouth, less urination, sleepy/irritable, flushed skin
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Signs of dehydration for athletes – dry lips or mouth, lightheadedness, cramps, thirst, dark or less urine, headache, rapid pulse, flushed skin, excessively hot or cold
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Drinking water throughout the day and not just when you become thirsty builds a habit to drink the recommended daily amount.
Some of the benefits of water
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Supports the development and functioning of joints
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Helps blood flow and carry nutritents and oxygen to cells
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Assists in balancing body temperature
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Aids in digestion and regularity of bowel movements
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Maintains a healthy body weight while increasing metabolism
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Improves mood, memory and attention
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