Why Water Matters
This body system relies on water to move nutrients and oxygen around the body.
Blood circulation
This dangerous condition happens when the body loses too much water.
Dehydration
This color of urine usually means you are well hydrated.
Light/pale yellow
You should drink more water when doing this type of intense exercise.
Vigorous physical activity
Water helps muscles do this so they can work during exercise.
Energize muscles
Water helps regulate this important condition so your body doesn’t overheat.
Body temperature
One symptom of dehydration is painful tightening of muscles called this.
Muscle cramps
If your urine looks like apple juice or dark yellow, you may be this.
Dehydrated
Spending long periods in this type of weather means you need more water.
Hot weather
Drinking water can improve the appearance of this part of the body.
Skin
Water helps your body break down food during this process.
Digestion
Feeling light-headed or unsteady is another dehydration symptom.
Dizziness
Most people should drink about this much water per day (in ounces).
Half their body weight
When your body temperature rises due to illness, you may need more water.
Having a fever
Water helps move nutrients and oxygen through the body using this liquid system.
Blood
Water protects this important structure that runs through your back.
Spinal cord
Being extremely tired because your body lacks water is called this.
Fatigue (being overly tired)
Besides drinking water, these foods also help hydrate the body.
Fruits, veggies, and soups
Losing fluids from this stomach illness symptom means drinking more water.
Vomiting
Water helps the body process food and absorb nutrients through this body function.
Digestion
Water cushions these parts of the body that connect bones and allow movement.
Joints
This everyday habit causes the body to lose water through the skin.
Sweating
Most people can maintain hydration simply by doing this when their body signals it.
Drinking when thirsty
Another illness symptom that causes water loss from the body.
Diarrhea
Water protects and cushions this important part of the nervous system attached to the spine.
Spinal cord