Water Facts
About what percentage of the human body is water?
What is 50–60%?
Feeling thirsty is often the first sign of this.
What is dehydration?
Water helps keep these structures between the spinal bones healthy.
What are intervertebral discs?
What is one simple item you can carry to stay hydrated all day?
A water bottle
This organ system uses water to transport nutrients throughout the body.
What is the circulatory system?
What color urine may indicate dehydration?
What is dark yellow?
Proper hydration may help reduce this common muscle problem.
What are muscle cramps?
Name one fruit that helps with hydration.
Watermelon, oranges, strawberries, etc.
Water helps regulate this important body function.
What is body temperature?
Name one symptom of dehydration besides thirst.
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, etc.
True or False: Hydration can support muscle and joint function.
True
Should you wait until you're very thirsty before drinking water?
No