Ten
Tips for Proper Hydration
The
Nutrition Information Center at The Rockefeller University offers
the following tips for maintaining proper hydration:
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Drink at least eight 8-ounce servings of water each day.
The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish
lost fluids
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Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water. By the
time you feel thirsty, you have probably already lost two or
more cups of your total body water composition.
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Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Convenience is
a must, so carry a bottle of water with you as you commute to
work, run errands or enjoy a day at the beach. While at work,
keep a bottle of water on your desk, or visit the office water
cooler and take a water break rather than a coffee break.
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Don’t substitute beverages with alcohol or caffeine for
water. Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretic beverages and
can cause you to lose water through increased urination.
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Once you start exercising, drink water throughout your
workout. Keep a bottle of water with you and take frequent
water breaks.
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Don’t underestimate the amount of fluids lost from
perspiration. Following a workout, you need to drink two
cups of water for each pound lost.
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Start and end your day with water. Your body loses water
while you sleep, so drink a serving before bed and again when
you wake up.
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Common colds and the flu frequently lead to dehydration.
Keep a large bottle of water next to your bed so you can sip it
throughout the day without having to get up.
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Cool water – not carbonated beverages or sports drinks
– is the best fluid for keeping hydrated when it’s warm outside.
Cool water is absorbed much more quickly than warm fluids and
may help to cool off your overheated body. If you’re going to be
away from home or outdoors, make sure you keep a bottle of water
close by.
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Make sure your children drink enough water. Children need
water to balance their intake of other beverages – especially
during activities. Packing bottled water in a child’s lunch
instead of juice or regular soda can also help prevent childhood
obesity.
Source: Nutrition Information Center at The Rockefeller University
and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
     
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