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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From Eat Right Ontario<span style="color:#1F497D">: </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Guidelines for Drinking Fluids to Stay Hydrated: <o:p>
</o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fluids come from the beverages you drink and the foods that you eat.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How much fluid you need every day depends on your age, sex and activity<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">level. Hot and humid weather can also increase your needs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To keep your body hydrated, aim for a fluid intake of about:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>3 L (12 cups) for men 19 years old and over each day<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>2.2 L (9 cups) for women 19 years old and over each d<span style="color:#1F497D">ay</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>Fluids include water and other beverages such as milk, juice, broth or<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36.0pt">soups, coffee and tea. Water is one of the best fluid choices, but
<b>it is a<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36.0pt"><b>myth that you need 8 cups a day</b> to stay healthy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fluid helps you stay healthy and energized. It also:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- </span>controls your body temperature<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- aids digestion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">- </span> carries nutrients around your body<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">-</span> cushions organs and joints<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">-</span> helps get rid of waste<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">-</span> keeps your bowels regular<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Y</span>our bod<span style="color:#1F497D">y</span> lose<span style="color:#1F497D">s</span> water by sweating, breathing and getting rid of waste. If<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">you lose more fluid than you take you can get dehydrated.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Signs and symptoms of mild dehydration include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Thirst<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>dry lips and mouth<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>flushed skin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>tiredness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>dark strong smelling urine<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>dizziness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>Fainting<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]> <span style="color:#1F497D">l</span>ow blood pressure<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]> increased heart rate<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">         
</span></span></span><![endif]>irritability<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Linda O’Neil<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Public Education Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Conseillère en </span>
</i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58">é</span><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="color:#1F497D">ducation communautaire<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Capacity Building and Education Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58">Division de l'éducation et la mobilisation communautaire</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><br>
</span></i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#729A00;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
<br>
Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, Section d'Ottawa <br>
301-1355 rue Bank Street, Ottawa, ON    K1H 8K7 <br>
Tel: 613-737-7791 Ext. 135     Fax: 613-737-7644</span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#729A00;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">   Cell: 613-552-4505</span><b><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005A58;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Email:
<a href="mailto:loneil@cmhaottawa.ca">loneil@cmhaottawa.ca</a> Website: <a href="http://ottawa.cmha.ca/">
ottawa.cmha.ca</a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">
<span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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