The warning signs of dehydration made me think about some of my kids behaviors...headache, dizziness. irritable...
So after doing a little research I found the following guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine helpful to make sure kids are well hydrated throughout the day and especially before engaging in sporting activities.
ACSM believes young athletes should drink the following amounts of water:
Before exercise: 16-20 full ounces within 2 hour period prior to exercise
During exercise: 4-6 full ounces
Post: replace 24 full ounces for every one pound of body weight lost during exercise
A problem I have with my own children is getting them to drink that much water. Some ideas: provide some snacks like bagels, trail mix. dried fruit, or pretzels to stimulate their thirst. Water is the best fluid to give! Try and stay away from the water with the fruit flavoring and Gatorade. All unnecessary sugar.
Next blog post will be including snacks for young athletes for before and after their activities, so stay tuned!
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