Children do not stop moving, even at high temperatures, so, in summer more than ever you should watch hydration in the kids of the family, who, while they may express desire to drink water, may also overlook the importance of drinking fluids frequently.
To avoid a heat stroke, to prevent constipation and to avoid as many minor consequences of the deficient hydration Among children, it is essential to keep in mind that it is we who must monitor the intake of liquids and moisturizing foods in children.
The daily fluid recommendation
From the first year of life, the proportion of water in the body is reduced to 60% to remain relatively stable until reaching adulthood, where this proportion may decrease slightly.
However, water is essential to preserve the vital functions of the organism, such as those that involve development, the formation of structures, movement, among others, therefore, for a healthy child, there should be no lack of fluids in the diet.
So, between the first and third year of life, the recommended fluid intake is 1.2 liters daily, while From the age of 4 old are advised between 1.5 and 1.7 liters every day. Most of this recommendation (80%) should be provided through beverages, while the rest of the liquid can be derived from solid foods with a high water content.
How to take care of the family's hydration
To reach this daily quota and take care the hydration of the kids in the family it is essential to ensure the frequently offer liquids, so that even in the middle of the game and the movement, the children do not lose sight of the possibility of ingesting drinks.
In addition, it is important to remember that the presence of various flavors, from colors and of a cool temperature In drinks it encourages its consumption, so we can vary between water, natural fruit juices, milk or water with different natural flavors, for example, a few drops of orange juice, lemon juice, among others.
Also, the high-water foods They can help, therefore, we can offer more than ever in summer, fresh fruits and vegetables, properly refrigerated yogurts, sorbets, jellies, smoothies or cold soups.
Finally it is important to know that sodas and infusions are not the best alternative to hydrate the children, they have a diuretic effect that does not contribute in the same way to increase the levels of fluids in the body than water or other beverages such as natural fruit juices or milk that contributes to proper hydration because in addition to Water offers minerals such as potassium or sodium that help retain fluid in the body.
Thus, taking care of the intake of beverages and foods with high water content, we can keep a good hydration in the kids of the family and protect your health this summer.
