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What is Dehydration? ,[object Object],In a normal day, a person has to drink a significant amount of water to replace this routine loss. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water levels in the body. We lose water routinely when

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Heat Stress & Dehydration ,[object Object],[object Object],Depending upon weather conditions, a brisk walk will generate up to 16 ounces of sweat (one pound of water).

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Methods to Prevent Heat Stress *WATER is usually best; sports drinks are also good

[object Object],[object Object],Food and drinks containing CAFFEINE or ALCOHOL* will remove water from body cells and INCREASE URINATION /FLUID LOSS/DEHYDRATION Many sodas contain caffeine as well as coffee or tea. READ THE LABEL FIRST Methods to Prevent Heat Stress

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