4 th Grade Family Nutrition Newsletter
Lesson 9: Hydration!
Everyone Needs to Drink 8 Cups of Water a Day! When you are very active or on hot days you need to drink even more. Water hydrates your body and keeps it functioning properly. Headaches? Thirsty? Hungry? •
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By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Drink water throughout the day to quench your thirst. Many people and students suffer from mid-­‐afternoon headaches. A headache can be a sign of dehydration. Take a water bottle with you to work or school so you can hydrate all day long. you ever been Have hungry an hour after you eat? More than likely your body needs water rather than food.
Soda pop, energy drinks, and other sugary beverages add extra calories and sugar to the diet. Try this healthy Italian soda recipe with your family. I t t astes g reat a
nd h as no added sugar! Italian Soda Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Frozen 100% Juice Concentrate ½ Cup Sparkling Water ¼ Cup Skim/Low-­‐Fat Milk Ice Cubes Keep Track Use a refillable water bottle to keep track of how much water you drink a day! Purchase a refillable water bottle. They are safer to drink water out of than plastic bottles and are better for the environment. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out m ore, contact: http://foodhelp.wa.gov or the Basic Food Program at: 1 877 501 2233.