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When does dehydration occur? ▪ Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. ▪ Dehydration can occur by just simply going long periods of time without drinking water. ▪ Dehydration can also be caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Water loss is usually accompanied by a deficiency of electrolytes. Dehydration Symptoms ▪ Thirst ▪ Constipation ▪ Dry mouth ▪ Dizziness or lightheadedness ▪ Fatigue ▪ Muscle cramps ▪ Infrequent urination and/or dark ▪ Bad breath urine ▪ Cravings for sweets ▪ Dry skin or skin that’s lost its elasticity ▪ Altered mood, crankiness, or fuzzy thinking ▪ Headache ▪ NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTIONS DECREASE ▪ Water makes up 75-80% of the brain which is essential to neurological transmission. ▪ LEARNING ABILITY IS REDUCED ▪ Poor hydration affects mental performance and learning ability by reducing the brain’s ability to transmit and receive information. ▪ MENTAL PERFORMANCE DECREASES ▪ Dehydration decreases mental performance by 10%.
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