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Published: 5 April 2011   |   Forward page

Find out more about healthy hydration using these easy to digest factsheets.

Our scientific panel has written and developed a series of consumer factsheets covering a range of topics including the essential guide to hydration, hydration during the festive season, hydration whilst on holiday and more.

Click the links below for our downloadable factsheets.

 

The Essential Guide to Hydration

Water is essential for life. It accounts for about 65% of our body weight and performs crucial roles such as carrying nutrients and waste products between our major organs, helping regulate body temperature, lubricating our moving parts, and acting as a shock absorber.

 

Water and Weight Management

Experts agree that we are facing an obesity epidemic. Half of all adults in the UK are overweight or obese, and at risk from chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer...

 

Hydration in Hospitals

Even when being cared for in hospital, it is possible to become dehydrated. This factsheet covers some of these key issues, along with tips about how patients’ hydration status can be improved. 

 

Hydration in Teenagers

Heathly hydration is important for teenagers as they are at a critical period of growth and development, however, they are not always mindful about what they drink. This factsheet explains what teenagers currently drink and examines how they can learn to make healthy hydration choices which will stand them in good stead to develop lifelong healthy habits which will have a positive impact on their health in both the short and longer term.

 

Hangover vs Hydration

While the parties may be fun, the resulting hangover is far less enjoyable, particularly if yours is accompanied by nausea, headache and fatigue.

 

Hydration for Children - Back to School

As a child’s body is around 60% water, it is important to keep them topped up with fluid during the day.

 

Pregnancy and Motherhood

Most pregnant women are likely to pay more attention to living healthily and eating a healthy diet than they did prior to pregnancy, but there is a chance that they may still overlook a key element in antenatal well-being; hydration.

 

Hydration at Work

There are many benefits to being well hydrated and when we’re busy at work, it’s important to make sure we drink plenty of water throughout the day.

 

Holiday Hydration

Holidays are usually a time to relax and enjoy ourselves but to do that we need to avoid the common pitfall of dehydration which can leave us with headaches, feeling tired, dizzy and grouchy.