Hydration

Explain the importance of water

• To build and repair the body
• To keep the body hydrated
• To provide the body with fibre
• To increase our calorie intake

Which of these, is a sign of dehydration in a child?

• Breathless

• Weight Gain
• Thirsty
• Rash

which of these are a sign of dehydration in babies?

• Crying, tired and a rash
• Constipation, dry eyes, active
• Sickness, crying, dry eyes
• Sunken soft spot, no tears, constipation

What factors affect dehydration

• Work load
• Age, amount of physical activity
• Age, climate, activity , pregnancy
• Age and activity

list ways in which hydration can be promoted

• Providing fizzy drinks
• Allowing water to be drank through - out the day
• Adding cordial to water
• Limiting the amount of  drinks

Why are children more vulnerable, to becoming hydrated?

• They do not drink enough
• They eat  more salty foods
• They only drink small amounts
• They do not recognise when they are thirsty

Children are more at risk of dehydration, than adults, because

• they may not access to water and they require more water.
• Children feel more thirsty than adults
• They are more physical
• They sleep more

Research states that good hydration improves .......

• Concentration, memory,  mental performance, and fine motor skills
• Memory, numeracy and literacy skills
• Physical Skills
• Social and emotional skills

What could be the causes of bed wetting?

• Drinking too much before going to bed
• Drinking fizzy pop
• Not going to the toilet enough

• Not drinking enough during the day, then over loading at night

Ways to increase hydration in children, are......

• Allowing sugary drinks
• Always providing water at meal times
• Being a good role model, providing awards, giving water at meal times, rewarding them with a sugary treat
• Being a good role model, providing awards, giving water at meal times