Beat the Heat
Drink or Not to Drink
Prepared and Aware
100
Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea- Symptoms of this related heat illness
What is heat exhaustion?
100
A common sign of dehydration, your urine will be this color
What is dark or clouded?
100
This subtle sign of dehydration can show up as the first of many symptoms
What is increased thirst?
200
A life threatening condition where the body temp will exceed 104 and confusion may occur.
What is heat stroke?
200
This condition occurs when the body loses more fluids that it takes in
What is dehydration?
200
DAILY DOUBLE
300
Painful muscle spasms caused by loss of salt through sweating?
What are heat cramps?
300
This electrolyte is lost through sweat and helps regulate fluid balance
What is sodium?
300
The time of day when heat illness risk is typically highest
What is midday or early afternoon?
400
The most urgent, first action response to someone who shows signs of heat stroke?
What is call 911?
400
This type of drink is something that helps the body eliminate excess sodium and water through increased urination- Overconsumption of this type of liquid can lead to dehydration.
What is a Diuretic/Caffinated beverage?
400
This simple, key action prevents heat illness during outdoor work or activity
What is take breaks?
500
After experiencing heat illness, doctors often recommend gradually returning to activity to rebuild this
Heat acclimatization
500
This general guideline for how often you should drink water
What is eight glasses of water a day/8- 8ounces cups of water, or every 15 minutes?
500
The person responsible for knowing the warning signs of heat related illness
Who is yourself/every individual, not just Nathan?