#1--Summertime & Water Hydration The Healthy Rotarian

Welcome to The Healthy Rotarian series which will appear in the Club’s eBulletin providing information when utilized by you could make a positive contribution to your overall health status. So here goes…..

#1--Summertime & Water Hydration Water is an essential element of any adequate adult dietary plan. For example, the water intake for a 160 pound adult with no limiting factors would be 80 oz. evenly spread across the day. Water intake needs are altered by extreme hot/cold climates, high altitudes, when exercising, when pregnant or breastfeeding, alcohol consumption, episodes of diarrhea /fever, and chronic disease.  Never allow yourself to experience thirst. For more specific water calculation go to

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

Drink your water all day long!!!!!

Nurse Sipple