Importance of Hydration for Overall Health and Well-being

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Why is hydration important?

Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. Good hydration is important for overall good health. Making sure you get enough water every day is an important step in maintaining your health.

What happens if you don't keep hydrated?

If you don’t stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer. This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat. Dehydration can have a noticeable effect if you lose as little as 2% of your body’s water content. However, it isn’t uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 6–10% of their water weight via sweat ( 1, 2 ).

How much water do you need to stay hydrated?

However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel thirsty. For some people, fewer than 8 glasses may be enough. Other people may need more. While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too.

What is the antonym of hydration?

A definition of hydration would not be complete without mentioning its antonym, dehydration. Dehydration occurs when water is removed from something, or when there is an inadequate supply of water. More than 60% of the human body is water, and water must be consumed every day in order to survive.

What is nutrition & hydration?

Nutrition and hydration are fundamental for health and wellbeing. Under-nutrition and malnutrition are common in older people and can lead to serious conditions. 6–8 glasses of fluids per day are recommended for health and body function. Nutrition is the intake of food and fluid to meet a person’s dietary and biological needs.

How do I know if I'm hydrated?

You can tell if you are well hydrated by the colour of your urine (wee). If it's pale yellow or straw-coloured, you are probably well hydrated. If it's darker yellow, you need to drink more water. You can see what colour your urine should be on this urine colour chart.

What Is Hydration

1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/drinking-water-and-your-health
2. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-hydration-definition-facts-benefits.html
3. https://familydoctor.org/hydration-why-its-so-important/
4. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water
5. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/water/
6. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/water-essential-to-your-body
7. https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Hydration
8. https://askthescientists.com/hydration/
9. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hydration/

Hydration Information

1. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/nutrition-and-hydration-impacts-on-health
2. https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/basic-nutrition/water-hydration-and-health
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
4. https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hydration