Hot Weather Safety
This is the term used for the amount of water in the air.
What is humidity?
Weakness, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, confusion, and passing out are signs of this.
What is dehydration?
This is how much water an individual should drink each day
What is about 15.5 cups of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups of fluids a day for women?
For adults this is around 131 ounces for men and 95 ounces for women. This refers to your overall fluid intake per day.
The reason that buttermilk is a popular home remedy for dehydration.
What is it is rich in water content and high in minerals such as Magnesium? It is gentle on the stomach and a natural probiotic.
The reason we are doing a program in July on hydration and ice cream.
What is: it is hot and it is National Ice Cream Month?
The best place to be during extreme heat.
What is indoors with the air conditioner on?
A body temperature of 104°F or higher; red, hot, and dry skin; a fast pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea or vomiting; confusion or lethargy; and passing out.
What is heat stroke?
Stop drinking water this long before going to bed to avoid having to get up during the night.
What is 1 to 2 hours? To prevent overnight trips to the bathroom - sip water for the last 2 hours before bedtime (and during the night if thirsty). Also, avoid diuretics like caffeine and alcohol near sleep.
This herb is popular at Christmas and is a common ingredient in candy and tea -- this cool, refreshing, and slightly sweet herb can aid in digestion, making it a good choice for hydration.
What is mint?
July was declared National Ice Cream month in 1984 by this President.
Who was Ronald Reagan? Reagan stated "I call upon the people of the United States to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities."
These liquids should be avoided during extreme heat.
What is alcohol, sugary drinks, and excessive caffeine?
A serious health problem caused by too much heat and dehydration. If not treated, it may lead to heat stroke.
What is heat exhaustion?
Name 2 things you can do to stay hydrated.
What are: keep water accessible, add fruit, flavors or carbonation, reduce alcohol, set hydration reminders, flavor your water, replace sugary drinks with water, use a straw?
The reason consuming fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumber, and oranges are a good choice to prevent dehydration.
What are water-rich fruits and vegetables due to their high water content (over 90%)? They also provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.
“Brain Freeze” occurs when ice cream touches what part of your body.
What is the roof of your mouth? Ice cream headaches or “brain freeze” is the result of the nerve endings in the roof of your mouth sending a message to your brain of the loss of heat.
These are the safest time for outdoor activities during times of extreme heat.
What are mornings and evenings?
This condition is characterized by painful warm skin and blisters.
What is sunburn?
This is the Guinness World Record holder for most water drunk?
What is a trick question? It is not considered a Guinness World record because those who attempted this have all died.
The root of this anise flavored herb can be soaked overnight and consumed to help lower body temperature and prevent dehydration. It is also a popular black candy.
What is licorice?
George Washington Paid $50, $100, or $200 in the summer of 1790 for ice cream.
What is $200?
These people are at the most risk during high temperatures.
Who are infants, small children, people 65 years or older, people with chronic medical conditions?
This can form when there is decrease in urine volume. Dehydration is a major risk factor for this medical condition.
What are Kidney Stones?
This is a good indicator of your hydration level?
What is urine color? Pale is good. Darker yellow indicates you need to drink more water. Very dark indicates dehydration.
This vegetable and ice cream are associated with pregnancy cravings. It's juice is helpful for rehydration due to its electrolyte content, specifically sodium and potassium.
What are pickles?
The reason the name Ice Cream "Sunday" was changed to "Sundae."
What is to make it less offensive to devout people? Others believe it was to make it acceptable to eat on any day of the week.