Water is Life

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WATER IS LIFE

How much
water do
you drink?

The average
American
drinks 4
cups per day.

That's 2
of these.

Recommended
intake: 9-13
cups per day.

That's 6
of these.
WATER
is our source
of life!

It restores fluids
lost through
metabolism,
breathing,
sweating, &
excretion.

It protects our
spinal cords
& vital organs.

It keeps our skin,


blood, mouths, &
kidneys healthy.

It regulates
our body
temperature.

It lubricates our
joints & tissues.

And it helps
our bodies
digest food.

Water is the PERFECT zero-calorie beverage for

quenching thirst & rehydrating our bodies.


The exact amount
of water we need
varies based on age,
environment, sex,
& physical activity.

But we all have something


in common: our bodies are

60% water.
Let's try to keep it that way!

Losing 1% or more of our body water


can have negative physical impacts

Difficulty regulating Abdominal pain


Fatigue body temperature

Headache

Dry mouth & skin


Constipation Muscle cramps

Losing 5% or more of our body water


can have negative mental impacts

Trouble concentrating Mental exhaustion

Sleeplessness
Confusion Irritability

Drinking enough water helps prevent


and alleviate these health issues.

So let's stay hydrated!


When to
drink water

With each meal

Between meals

Before exercising

While exercising

After exercising

When you feel thirsty

Water
Challenge

Keep a 32 oz reusable water bottle

with you throughout the day.

Every day:

1. Drink it all

2. Refill it

3. Drink it all again

Your body will thank you!


Don't just drink your water,

EAT YOUR WATER!


About 20% of the water we consume comes
from food (especially fruits & veggies)

90%-100% water

79%-89% water
Are you dehydrated?

Check your pee!

FREQUENCY
A hydrated person pees an average of
7 times
over a 24-hour period.

Consider increasing your water intake


if you pee less frequently.

COLOR
Your urine's shade of yellow
can indicate your hydration level.

Nicely done!
You're hydrated!

Getting Start drinking


more water
dehydrated

Replenish
Dehydrated fluids ASAP

Drink fluids with


Very electrolytes (Gatorade,
dehydrated Pedialyte, coconut water)

Severely Consult a doctor


dehydrated
Bored of water?
Switch it up!

#HydrationNation

Add your favorite


fruits for a
flavor boost.

Experiment with
different water
temperatures.

Create refreshing
water beverages
with mint &
cucumber.

Drink water
from classy
glasses.

Infuse water
with flower
petals.

Alternate
between still &
sparkling water.
Reenergize with
unsweetened
iced tea.

Snuggle up with
different flavors
of hot tea.

Take your fun


water creations
on-the-go.

Make fancy water


beverages for
your friends &
hydrate together.

And keep
it simple
on busy days.

ARE YOU THIRSTY YET?


Go get yourself some
water and refresh!

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