Understanding Hydration and Its Effects

What is one important job water does for our bodies?

• Makes our bones stronger.

• Helps balance chemicals and regulate body temperature.

• Gives us energy to run fast.

• Helps us grow taller.

Which part of the body has the least amount of water?

• Brain

• Skin

• Muscles

• Bones

What can happen if you are only a little bit dehydrated?

• You might feel very hungry.

• Your muscles will become much weaker.

• It can be harder to focus and remember things.

• You will start to sweat more.

What happens to your body when you are very dehydrated?

• Your blood becomes thinner.

• Your body starts to sweat more to cool down.

• Your heart has to work harder to pump thicker blood (water levels decrease and sodium levels increase)

• You feel less thirsty.