Nutrition: Drink Adequate Fluids Download English PDF, 1.28MB, PDF Download Tamil PDF, 1.42MB, PDF Download Bengali PDF, 1.40MB, PDF Why is Hydration Important? Component of body parts (e.g. brain, muscles, bones)Important functions (e.g. carrying nutrients and oxygen)Regulates body temperatureKeeps body tissues moist and lubricates jointsProtects organs and ensures their proper functioningFlushes out waste products and prevents constipationLost through urination, sweating, breathing and needs to be replaced What Fluids Should I Choose? 1. Go for drinks lower in calories 2. Limit drinks higher in calories Contain more sugar and/or fats Contribute to weight gain and diseases such as diabetes, high blood cholesterol. Tips To Stay Hydrated Drink fewer sugary and caffeinated drinks (e.g. packet drinks and coffee), as these are not as effective for hydrationUse artificial sweeteners (e.g Equal sweetener) instead of sugar to sweeten tea/coffee Suck ice chips on a hot dayHave a glass of water with each meal, and between mealsEat foods with high water content, such as lettuce, watermelon and broccoli