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hydrate

When you exercise, you

sweat—sometimes a

little, sometimes a

lot. It’s important to

replace the fluids

in your body by

drinking water

all day long,

whether you’re

exercising

or not.

What does

water do?

Water keeps your body

temperature constant so

you don’t overheat. It carries

good things like oxygen

and nutrients to your

cells and carries out

waste products. It helps

lubricate your joints—

picture the Tin Man

in Oz before

Dorothy uses

the oil can. And

that’s just the

beginning of

the list!

How

much

water do

I need?

It depends on your age

and weight. On average, a girl

between the ages of 9 and 13

needs to drink about seven 8-ounce

cups of water a day. When you’re

exercising, drink small amounts of water

before, during, and after. Don’t wait until

you’re thirsty to drink.