Summer is almost here, and the weather is heating up. You drink enough water? Not many children, according to a new study published in the American Journal of public health ".
The study's lead author, Erica Kenny, one of the scientists at the school of Chan T.H. Harvard School of public health, to consider the amount of sugary drinks consumed by children in schools. However, during her research found that many children were simply not drinking enough water.
Kenny and her team examined data from a group of 4,000 children aged from 6 to 19, between the years 2008 and 2012. The data were taken from the national health and nutrition survey, conducted a study on the health of children in the United States each year, "disease control".
While they are looking through the results of the survey, she noted that more than half of the children who participated were dried. The boys from that group, 76% more likely than girls that don't have enough water in their system. About a quarter of the children reported in the survey of drinking plain water there at all.
Kenny said in a statement that "these great results because it highlights a potential health issue which has not given much attention in the past." "Although most of these children this is not immediate, threat to health, this is an issue that truly can reduce quality of life and well-being of many children and young people".
It is important to drink plenty of water when you are physically active.
Tony Garcia
It is important to drink plenty of water when you are physically active.
How much is enough?
The human body consists of 60% of the water. Regulates body temperature, deliver oxygen throughout the body and helps in digestion, and various other tasks that keep our bodies healthy.
Not drinking enough water can lead to health problems such as headaches, irritability and poor physical performance, and more serious issues. The body needs more water when you're in warm climates, when they are physically active, and if you have a fever.
"National agricultural library in the United States" on average, children need between 10 to 14 cups of water a day. This water can come from a mix of drinks and foods that contain large amounts of water, such as celery, watermelon, or tomatoes. It is also advisable that the fluid comes from the water instead of sugary drinks that are high in calories and can lead to weight problems.
The senior author on the study and a Professor of health science at Harvard University, Steven gortmaker that "the good news is that this public health problem with a simple solution,". "If we can focus on helping the children drink more water – low cost, no-calorie drinks – we can improve their hydration, which could allow for a large number of children feel better and do better in school."
Tips to stay hydrated
United States Center of "disease control" offers the following tips for people to stay hydrated:
-Water bottle for easy access.
-Freeze some water bottles safe for the freezer. One with you for ice water all day.
-Choose water instead of sugary drinks. This tip can help also with weight management. Replace sugar sweetened soda water 20-ounce one will save you about 240 calories.
-Choose water instead of other beverages when dining out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.
-Give your water a little excitement by adding a wedge of lime or lemon. This can improve the taste, you can just drink more water than you usually do.
