Kids can become dehydrated whatever and whenever they play sports, regardless of season, temperature or relative humidity.
Some more surprises:
Dehydration signs and symptoms
How to know if your child is dehydrated?
If your child tires easily and repeatedly during practices and appears irritable, or her performance suddenly declines, dehydration, and/or inadequate calorie intake [5] may be the cause.
The following are also signs that your child may be dehydrated:
The following are signs that your child is severely dehydrated:
The progressive effects of dehydration are serious. As a child becomes dehydrated, heart rate increases, blood flow to the skin decreases, and a body temperature can rise steadily to dangerous levels. To avoid a potentially life-threatening medical emergency, parents and coaches need to be familiar with the symptoms of and treatment for heat-related illnesses [2].
Updated and revised April 20, 2017
1. Maughan RJ. Impact of mild dehydration on wellness and on exercise performance. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003:57(supp. 2): S19-S-23.Links:
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[2] https://www.momsteam.com/node/867
[3] https://www.momsteam.com/node/862
[4] https://www.momsteam.com/node/866
[5] https://www.momsteam.com/node/236
[6] https://www.momsteam.com/ node/149
[7] https://www.momsteam.com/node/149
[8] https://www.momsteam.com/users/drsusan
[9] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/what-to-drink-for-sports-what-not-to-drink-for-sports
[10] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/child-hydration-status-several-factors-at-play
[11] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/heat-illness-and-hydration-myths-about-children
[12] https://www.momsteam.com/nutrition/sports-hydration/fluid-guidelines/sports-drinks-best-at-keeping-sports-active-kids-hydrated
[13] https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/concussion-signs-and-symptoms-physical-cognitive-emotional-sleep-related