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Symptoms of Dehydration
Did you know that over half of the US children and teens are dehydrated. Children ages 4-8 need seven cups of water a day; preteens and older children need at least nine to eleven. Over 50 percent of U.S. high school students SIP three or fewer glasses of water a day and 40 percent say they SIP just one or two. Water fuels sharp thinking and emotional resiliency, helps your body get rid of waste products and can supporta healthy weight.
Tiredness
Headaches (Migrains)
Constipation
Muscle Cramps
Dry Skin
Tips from Nurse Hamilton
Headache Prevention: Remember the Eights!
8 Glasses Of Water A Day
8 Hours Of Sleep A Night
5+2+1+ none=8
5 fruits and veggies every day, less than 2 hours of TV, video games, computer time per day,1 hour of exercise every day and 0=no soda
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