What can I do to keep my children from getting dehydrated?

Keeping children properly hydrated during the summer months, or in warm climates, is very important to their overall health. 

Felicia Busch, R.D., M.P.H. and ambassador to the American Dietetic Association, offers the following tips for staying hydrated: 

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to remain hydrated. Encourage your kids to do the same. Active children lose 2 or more quarts of water daily so their bodies need to be continuously replenished.

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• Drink 8-10 oz. of water every 15 minutes during a run and another 10-12 oz. immediately following your workout. An athlete can lose from 6-10 pounds, almost all of it water, during a 10K race in hot weather. 
    
• Have your child take water breaks every 15-20 minutes while playing outside or participating in a sports activity.

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