Keeping your children full of fluids is important all year long. Water makes up 55% of adult females and 60% of adult males.Newborn babies, on the other hand, are made up of 75% water. This percentage slowly decreases over the human lifespan. Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough fluid. The body loses fluid from breathing, sweating, high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Closely monitor your children when they are sick and encourage them to drink frequently. Symptoms of dehydration consist of dry mouth, dizziness, sunken eyes, inability to produce tears, low energy, and decrease in urination.
Children are unaware of the consequences of dehydration. It is your job to implement a daily routine in your children’s lives. Many children dislike drinking water and prefer to drink liquid when it is sweet and flavored. Start with a juice concentrate that does not add any additional sugar and is enriched with vitamins. Children prefer to drink small amounts of fluid, rather than a large amount at one time. Have several breaks throughout the day and set an example by joining them in the activity.
On hot days, have your children wear lightly-colored and loosely-fitting clothing. Pick out a shaded area and have a water break every 15 to 20 minutes.
Set time aside to educate your children about the importance of hydration. Taking an active role in your children’s lives can have a huge impact in their health and wellness for years to come.
Children are unaware of the consequences of dehydration. It is your job to implement a daily routine in your children’s lives. Many children dislike drinking water and prefer to drink liquid when it is sweet and flavored. Start with a juice concentrate that does not add any additional sugar and is enriched with vitamins. Children prefer to drink small amounts of fluid, rather than a large amount at one time. Have several breaks throughout the day and set an example by joining them in the activity.
On hot days, have your children wear lightly-colored and loosely-fitting clothing. Pick out a shaded area and have a water break every 15 to 20 minutes.
Set time aside to educate your children about the importance of hydration. Taking an active role in your children’s lives can have a huge impact in their health and wellness for years to come.
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