True or False
Drinking coffee or tea counts towards your daily fluid intake.
True!
Caffeinated beverages can contribute to hydration, but it is always best to prioritize water.
Water makes up __% of your body
A. 50%
B. 30-40 %
C. 60-70 %
C. 60%-70%
______ is the most hydrating fruit.
What is watermelon?
Watermelon is made of 91% water.
This animal can go it's entire life without drinking water
A. Kangaroo rat
B. Crocodile
C. Camel
What is a kangaroo rat?
Kangaroo rats get the water they need from the seeds they eat.
You should only drink water when you feel thirsty.
False!
By the time you feel thirsty, you are already mildly dehydrated.
The effects of dehydration on the heart/cardiovascular system could include:
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Fainting
C. Increased heart rate
D. All of the above
Each person should drink ___ cups of water per day.
A. 8
B. 5
C. 10
What is 8?
This is a good baseline, but it is always good to drink more water if you exercise, spend time outside, or have any illnesses.
A way your body loses water throughout the day
Sweat
Young adults need to drink more water than older adults.
False!
Young and older adults require the same amount of water -- older adults might even need more!
A common sign of dehydration
Dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache
Urine should be _____ if you are adequately hydrated.
A. Dark
B. Light
A. Light (Pale yellow/clear)
The _____ is/are the organ(s) responsible to maintaining water balance in the body.
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
What are the kidneys?
Dehydration only occurs when it is hot outside.
False!
Dehydration can occur in any weather or climate.
True or False
Water aids in the digestion process
True
The second most consumed beverage worldwide (after water!)
A. Tea
B. Soda
What is tea?
___ is the chemical formula of water.
What is H2O?
Thirst is the only reliable indicator of hydration
False!
Urine color and frequency are good indicators of hydration status.
Water makes up ___% of the brain.
A. 75%
B. 25%
What is 75%?
Dehydration can lead to confusion and impaired concentration
_____ is considered the most dehydrating beverage.
A. Coffee
B. Alcohol
C. Monster
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a strong diuretic, meaning it promotes water loss.
This famous scientist had a strict rule of drinking at least 8 glasses of water everyday
Who is Albert Einstein?