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 Boy,
oh boy, let’s crank up the air conditioner! The weather
is just too hot these days. Whenever we are outside our body is sweating. It’s because of
the hot weather. You know that sweat has water, right? Well, I guess
we are all losing water. Now, that doesn’t sound too good. How about
a cold glass of water?
Your body needs water to work properly. That’s why if you
sweat, you feel thirsty. The water must
be replaced. If you don’t
replace the water, you will start to feel sick. How sick? You
might even have to go to the hospital. When your body lacks water, it’s called
dehydration.
Kids can get dehydrated when they are playing hard and having fun
outside. I bet you have gotten really
sweaty and red-faced when you played
sports. You can also get dehydrated when you are sick. If you have
the stomach flu, you might throw up or have diarrhea. Another sign of
dehydration is not peeing so much. Dark or strong
smelling pee can be a sign of dehydration.
 If you
are going outside, it’s a good idea to drink water before, during
and after play. It’s also smart to dress cool. This will make you
lose less water. If you are
sick, drink little sips of water and soups.
This is important. Even if you are not thirsty or hungry, you must
do this. Other foods like fruits and vegetables are good too. They
contain lots of water.
Most dehydration can be cured with water. But
sometimes, that isn’t enough to get you feeling better. You may need
to get to the doctor or emergency room.
The best thirst quencher is not Gatorade or pop drinks. The best drink
is water. Milk and juice are great, but water is the drink of champions
in this case. Drinks that contain a lot of sugar make you pee even
more. And as you now know, that’s the opposite of what you need
to do when you are dehydrated! It’s good for your body to drink 8
glasses of water. Let’s stay cool and not dehydrated this summer. |
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