Why Drink Water?

Why Drink Water?
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Why is it important?
 Fluid- replaced according to how much is lost
o for each pound of weight- need 16 ounces to replace
 Dehydration- when body loses too much fluid, diarrhea, sweating,
vomiting, dark yellow urine
Comparisons:
 Carbonated Drinks- vomiting, nausea, bloating
 Caffeine- diuretic
 Fructose- gastrointestinal distress, slowly metabolized
 Sports Beverages- provide energy replacement, electrolytes, fluid
o beneficial especially > 60 minutes of exercise
o 5-8% Glucose- better absorbed
Facts:
 Body Sweats- when exercising, loses water/fluid
 Cool Water- helps your body stay cool, good body temperature
What can I do?
 See your Physician or Health Care Provider
 See RD for help as needed
 See Food Fitness First® RD on line for help
 AVOID- CAFFEINE, drink water
 Weigh- before and after the event
 Drink- 2 cups before and after exercising (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours)
o drink 1/2 to 1 cup about 15- 20 minutes before exercising
o drink 1/2 cup every 15 minutes of exercise