Dehydration and Kids- Not so nice

What are the Signs of Dehydration?

• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Lethargy or sleepiness/less active
• Vomiting or nausea
• Dry skin
• Dizziness
• Constipation 
• Dry or sticky mouth

How much does a child need to drink? A child needs 6-8 cups of fluid per day. One cup is equivalent to 240 milliliters which is also equal to 8 ounces. What counts as a fluid? Water, milk, 100% juice, soup and anything that at room temperature is a liquid.

 

Thumbs up to low fat milk, water and 100% juice.

Thumbs down to sports drinks, energy drinks, sodas and non-100% juice drinks.

Still discussing the D's of nutrition at ABCD Eat Right.com

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Favorite Food of the Week

This past week I have been on a Romaine lettuce wrap kick- per se. I buy the whole leaves and fill them up with rice, vegetables and cheese. They are so delicious. I wanted to share this idea with fellow bloggers because they are a good way to make a new finger food, get whole grains and fruits or vegetables into the kids. They can use the leaves like little dishes and pile on what they want, then crunch away! This is better for kids 3 and up. What will you stuff your romaine leaves with?