Hydration

Why do we need water?

Why do we need water?
We need water in order to survive!
 Why do we need water?
We need water in order to survive!

We can only go about 3 days without drinking water

Why?
 Why do we need water?
We need water in order to survive!

We can only go about 3 days without drinking water

Why?

Because our body is around 60% water!

 Sources of Water
Depending on our age, gender, and weight, we all need a
certain amount of water.
Most of us need about 2 liters of water each day
20% of the water we need comes from food!
This is about how much water we should consume
daily!
Why is drinking water so important?

Helps our
body remove
waste
Why is drinking water so important?

Helps our
body remove
waste

Helps
transport
nutrients to
our cells
Why is drinking water so important?

Helps our Maintains

body remove proper body
waste temperature

Transports
nutrients to
our cells
Why is drinking water so important?

Helps our Maintains

body remove proper body
waste temperature

Transports
Improves nutrients to
digestion our cells
What does it mean to be dehydrated?
● Dehydration is when our
bodies don’t have
enough water to function
at their best
● Our bodies lose water
when we sweat, use the
bathroom, and even
when we breathe
● It’s important to drink
rehydrate when we feel
thirsty
Activity: Whoa, Slow, Go!
Sports drinks
SLOW!
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Skim milk
GO!
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Lemonade
WHOA!
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Watermelon Cucumber Cantaloupe
GO!
 Review!
● Our body is made up of a LOT of water, so it’s
important to stay hydrated!

● Dehydration means our body doesn’t have enough

water to function properly

● We can stay hydrated by drinking water but also

eating lots of fruits and vegetables!