Hydration Facts
What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
60%
What is a common sign of dehydration?
Dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, etc.
Name one fruit if vegetable that contains a high amount of water
Watermelon, cucumber, oranges, celery, etc.
True or false: Eating fruits and vegetables can help you stay hydrated.
Why is it important to drink water before, during, and after exercise?
Helps maintain body temperature, prevents cramps, and aids muscle recovery
How many cups of water should the average person drink per day?
About 8 cups, varies by person
Can you sweat out urine?
No, urine is created by the kidneys and stored in the bladder. Exercise can slow urine production, but urine cannot leave the body through sweat.
What is a simple way to make water more flavorful?
Add lemon, mint, or berries
What color should your urine be if you are well-hydrated?
Light yellow/clear
Muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue
What organ is responsible for filtering water in the body?
Kidneys
How does dehydration affect brain function?
Causes headaches, trouble concentrating, and slower reaction times
True or false: Drinking too much water can be harmful.
True. Overhydration can dilute the body's electrolytes leading to a condition called hyponatremia, which can be dangerous.
True or false: Eating salty foods can make you feel thirsty and dehydrated
True. Salt increases the amount of water your body needs, leading to feelings of thirst as your body tries to balance out the sodium levels.
To replace lost minerals and maintain hydration balance
What is the main way your body loses water throughout the day?
Sweat, urine, breathing
Alcohol, excessive caffeine
What is an example of a hydration trick that helps people who forget to drink water?
Set phone reminders, use water bottles with time markers, set goals, apps on your phone
How long can a person survive without water?
About 3 days, but depends on conditions
How does sweating help to regulate body temperature?
Sweat evaporates cooling the body down.
What is the name of the process where water moves through a cell membrane?
Osmosis
Why is hydration important for kidney function?
Helps flush out toxins and prevent kidney stones
Dizzy when you first stand up in the morning? Identify one way to help prevent dizziness when getting out of bed.
Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning (have a glass ready to go on your night stand!)
Slowly transition from laying down to standing up
True or False: It is possible to drink too much water.
True. Drinking extremely high volumes of water quickly could cause your body to have low sodium content, which could be dangerous to your brain. This is called water intoxication.
On what part of the body do humans have the highest concentration of sweat glands?
Feet!