Health Science Grade 10: Unit 2, Lesson 1 Nutrients

Type of Work: Teams/Group

Product: MindMap/Optional
Class Time: 1 Period
Teacher: Ms. Sarina Promthong Due: 1 Day Class
Concept: The function of eating is not just to meet our hunger needs.
We often fail to realize that food acts as our fuel. This fuel is (or used to
be.) enriched with vital nutrients; and every one of these nutrients has
a specialized purpose to fulfill for our bodys health and nourishment
needs. Nutrients are these nourishing substances that we obtain from
food that are vital for growth and maintenance of a healthy body
throughout life. There are 6 classes of nutrients found in food and are all essential for regulating a wide
array of bodily functions.
Goal: Identify the six main classes of nutrients and provide an overview of each nutrient (functions,
quality food sources, RDA, etc). Each nutrient will have nutrient-specific content as well (complex vs.
simple carbs, sat. vs. unsat fats, etc).
Resources: Teacher Notes Web Resources 1 2 3

Content and
Learning Targets

Learning
Targets

(Resources Linked)

Provide
-Definition/Overview
of each Nutrient
-Identify Quality Food
Sources High in
Nutrient

Provide the Major

Functions of Each
Nutrient
Questions Here
Reading Here

Provide the
Recommended Daily
Intake Based on a
2,000 calorie Diet of
Each Nutrient

Originali
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Creativit
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Details
missing or
inaccurate.
No
understandin
g
demonstrated
as all
information
was
cut/paste.

Expresses no
creativity
and/or
original
thought on
behalf of the
student.

Limited
research;
limited
understandin
g of learning
targets based
on inaccuracy
or straight
cut/pasting.

Rather plain
and shows
little to no
creativity on
behalf of the
student(s)

Good
Research;
fairly
accurate
understandin
g of learning
targets,
general
information

Shows some
creativity
and is
visually
appealing.

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Maximati
on of
Media
Type
No Media Used.
incorporated
any media into
their
presentation.

Student (s)
have
scratched
the surface
of the
media/tech
method

Students have
used all but
the most
difficult to
master forms
of the media
or technology.

Collaborati Use of Time

ve
Group &
and
Participation
Cohesive
The Mindmap
structure was
different for
each student.

Group did not

use time
wisely ,did not
split task
equally or fairly.
People stopped
when their
part was done.

Mindmap
structure and
organization
prevented a
clear
understanding
of content.

Multiple times
where group was
off task and it
was clear group
work was not
delegated.
People stopped
after their job
was done.

Most of the
students
MindMap was
similiar in
strucure and
layout but

Group was
productive but
had periods of
time where
they were off
task or not
working
together.

lacking
details at
points.

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Provide Nutrient
Specific Information
for Each Nutrient

LEVEL 5/X-Tra Credit

Question Available for
Each Nutrient!!!!

Level 5 Programs to Try:

Comprehens
ive
Research;
clear and
accurate
understandi
ng of
learning
targets;
detailed and
thorough

Popplet

Unique and
attractive
while
representing
the
students
original
thoughts
and
creativity.

Memofon

Student(s)
have mastered
the
media/tech
method and
maximized its
use for this
project.

WiseMapping

It was clear
that the entire
group worked
to form a
cohesive
(similar
format and
layout)
mindmap that
was easy to
follow from
one topic to
another.

Spiderscribe

Group was
productive
and on task
the entire
time. All
group
members
worked
together to
complete
product.

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Directions:
1. You will work in groups of 4, Decide your group.
2. ONE PERSON make a copy of this document and share it with your partners
3. Decide who is going to take each class of Nutrients
Linked for Content Outline(Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water)
4.Look at the content below and how it is organized by level and get going on your portion.

DefinedQuality Food SourcesRecommeded Daily IntakeNutrient Specific Info X- Credit

5. Complete the group Mind Map for next class
Overview of Nutrients _
What are Nutrients

Name of Persons ( Lee and In)

What are the 6 Classes of Nutrients (list Them):

1. Protein
2. Carbohydrate
3. Mineral
4. Vitamin
5. Fat
6. Water
What are Macro Nutrients and List Their Caloric
Nutrients that we need in the large amount
- Carbohydrate
- Protein
- Fat
List the Major Functions of Nutrients
1.Give energy to the body.
2.Promote Growth and Development
3.Regulate Body Process

4.Immune Health and Disease Prevention

What Factors Influence Different Nutritional Requirements.
Carbohydrates _
Name of Persons ( Lee )
Define/What is the Nutrient/Overview
Carbohydrate is a group of organic compound that consist of carbon oxygen and hydrogen in 1:2:1 ratio.
Divided in 3 Part:
1.Simple - single monosaccharide such as glucose, fructose and galactose.
2.Complex- polysaccharide such as starch.
3. Fiber- cannot be digested ; help in defecating.
Quality food sources (What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
Pictures

1.

2.

3.

4.

List the Major Function(s)of the nutrients

function of carbohydrates
1.Give energy to the body.
2.Regulate blood glucose.
3.Maintain the body temperature (warm).
4.Supply fiber.
Recommended Daily Intake (Based on a 2000 calorie Diet) How much are you supposed to have?
40%-60%
Nutrient Specific Info
Simple Carbs: Chemically made up of single or
double sugar,absorb very quick.It gave you lesser
energy than the complex carbs and it burn faster.
Examples:

Complex Carbs: Chemically made up of three or

more sugar,absorb slowly. It also gave you more
energy than the simple carbs and it burn slower.
Examples:

Explained:
Nutrient Quality

:Low

Explained:
Nutrient Quality

: High

Type 2 Diabetes and Simple Carbs?

Type of Diabates
1.insulin-dependent diabetes - the pancrease produces little or no insulin
2.adult one set diabates - body resists the effects of insulin or not producing enough insulins
health consequence- it can cause heart disease and blindness
Impact of Simple Sugar on Blood Sugar
1.
2.

Increase the amount of insulin to turn it into glycogen.

Cause type 2 diabates
Explain the Impact of Simple Sugars on Blood Sugar
Define Type 2 Diabetes
Health Consequences (Type 2 Diabetes)

Glycemic Index
Define/Explain it
3 High GI Foods
3 Low GI Foods

Fats
_
Name of Persons ( Intee )
Define/What is the Nutrient/Overview
Quality food sources (What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
Pictures

1.

2.

3.

4.

List the Major Function(s)of the nutrient

1.Provide energy
2.Absorb Vitamin
3.Store fat for subsequent use
4.Maintain body temperature
Recommended Daily Intake (Based on a 2000 calorie Diet) How much are you suppo
Nutrient Specific Info
UnSaturated Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Food Sources
Picture(s) of Source
Heart Health
Stat or Explain Impact on Heart

Food Sources
Picture(s) of Source
Heart Health
Stat or Explain Impact on Heart

Food Sources
Picture(s) of Source
Heart Health
Stat or Explain Impact on Heart

Proteins _
Name of Persons (Lee and Kate )
Define/What is the /Nutrient Overview
Protein were made up of long chain of amino acids chemically bonded together.
Quality food sources
(What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
Pictures

1.

2.

3.

4.

List the Major Function(s)of the nutrient

1. Give energy.
2. Repair the tissues.
3. provide antibodies
4. produce enzymes
Recommended Daily Intake (Based on a 2000 calorie Diet) How much are you supposed to have?
Nutrient Specific Info
Amino Acids is an organic compound containing an amino group (NH2), a carboxylic acid group (COOH), and any of
various side groups, especiallyany of the 20 compounds that have the basic formula NH 2CHRCOOH

Complete Proteins:

Incomplete Proteins:

contains an adequate amount of all of the

essential amino acids that should be
incorporated into a diet.

Any protein that lacks one or more essential amino acids in

correct proportions. These can also be referred to as partial
proteins. Even if the protein contains all the essential amino acids,
they must be in equal proportions in order to be considered
complete. If not, the protein is considered incomplete.

Examples (Pictures)

Examples (Pictures)

Vitamins
Name of Persons ( Nam )
Define/What are these Nutrients/Overview

A group of substances that are essential, in small quantities, for the normal functioning of
metabolism in the body. They cannot usually be synthesized in the body but they occur
naturally in certain foods.
Quality food sources (What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
Pictures important to nerve function

1.

2.

3.

4.
List the Major Function(s)of the nutrients
1. important to nerve function (vitamin B1)
2. helps make red blood cells (vitamin B6)
3.healthy skin and mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, immune system health (vitamin A)
4.Needed for proper absorption of calcium; stored in bones (vitamin D)
Nutrient Specific Info
4 examples of water soluble
(Thiamine,Riboflavin , Niacin ,
Pyridoxine)

3 examples of fat soluble

(vitamin A , vitamin D , vitamin E , vitamin K)

Do you need to take a multivitamin?

No,some vitamins, if taken at a high level, will simply pass through the body without any negative effects. But both
Vitamins A and D, which are fat soluble, build up in the body's tissue if too much is taken. Taking too much Vitamin
A can increase the risk of osteoporosis, and taking too much Vitamin D can damage both the kidneys and blood
vessels.

Minerals _
Name of Persons ( Kate and Nam )
Define/What are these two Nutrients/Overview
Quality food sources (What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
>> Sodium , Chloride , Potassium , Calcium , Phosphorus , Magnesium , Sulfer
Pictures

1.

2.

3.

4.

List the Major Function(s)of the nutrients

1.helps muscles relax and contract (calcium)
2.needed for making protein, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, immune system health (magnesium)
3.needed for energy metabolism (iron)
4.for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction (sodium)
Nutrient Specific Info

Minerals
Macro

Vs.

Trace

3 Examples
( Sodium , Chloride , Postassium) = Macro
3 Examples
(Iron , Zinc , Iodine) = Trace

Water _
Name of Persons ( Nam and Kate )
Define/What is the Nutrient/Overview
Quality food sources (What types of healthy food are high in this nutrient)
Pictures

1.
2.
.
List the Major Function(s)of the nutrient
1.lubricates your joints.
2.transports substances around your body
3. regulates your body temperature
4.removes waste products
Recommended Daily Intake (Based on a 2000 calorie Diet) How much are you suppo
Nutrient Specific Info
% of Body That is Water? 60% of body weight
How Much Do You Need? (Research vs. Myths)
Research: women should strive for about two liters or eight glasses a day and men should aim for three liters or
12 glasses a day of any fluid, not just water
Myth:eight glasses of water daily

How Do You Know You are Dehydrated? (Must be correct answer)

Dry mouth
Eyes stop making tears
Sweating may stop
Muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Heart palpitations
Lightheadedness (especially when standing)
Weakness
Decreased urine output

Name:_________________ Unit: Nutrition: Level 2

Directions: You may either use the reading attached or the notes available on my teacher page
to answer the following questions.

Nutrients Reading-Level 2

Learning About Carbohydrates

You've probably seen ads for low-carb foods and diets, but kids and adults need carbohydrates(say: kar-bo-hi-draytz). Most
foods contain carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars the major source of energy for the body.

Two Types of Carbohydrates

There are two major types of carbohydrates (or carbs) in foods: simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. Simple sugars are found in refined sugars, like the white sugar
you'd find in a sugar bowl. If you have a lollipop, you're eating simple carbs. But you'll also find simple sugars in more
nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. It's better to get your simple sugars from food like fruit and milk. Why? Because
sugar isn't added to these foods and they also contain vitamins, fiber, and important nutrients like calcium. A lollipop has lots
of added sugar and doesn't contain important nutrients.
Complex carbohydrates: These are also called starches. Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta,
and rice. As with simple sugars, some complex carbohydrate foods are better choices than others. Refined (say: ree-find)
grains, such as white flour and white rice, have been processed, which removes nutrients and fiber. But unrefined grains still
contain thesevitamins and minerals. Unrefined grains also are rich in fiber, which helps your digestive system work well. Fiber
helps you feel full, so you are less likely to overeat these foods. That explains why a bowl of oatmeal fills you up better than
sugary candy with the same amount of calories as the oatmeal.
So which type of carbs should you eat? Both can be part of a healthy diet.

How the Body Uses Carbohydrates

When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar
level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into
the cells, where the sugar can be used as a source of energy.
When this process goes fast as with simple sugars you're more likely to feel hungry again soon. When it occurs more
slowly, as with a whole-grain food, you'll be satisfied longer. These types of complex carbohydrates give you energy over a
longer period of time.
The carbs in some foods (mostly those that contain a lot of simple sugars) cause the blood sugar level to rise more quickly
than others. Scientists have been studying whether eating foods that cause big jumps in blood sugar may be related to health
problems like diabetes and heart disease.
You're probably already on the right track if you are limiting simple sugars (such as candy) and eating more complex
carbohydrates (like vegetables, oatmeal, and whole-grain wheat bread).
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Learning About Fats

Fat is a component in food. Some foods, including most fruits and vegetables, have almost no fat. Other foods have plenty of
fat. They include nuts, oils, butter, and meats like beef.

The name fat may make it sound like something you shouldn't eat. But fat is an important part of a healthy diet. And
little kids, especially, need a certain amount of fat in their diets so thebrain and nervous system develop correctly. That's why
toddlers need to drink whole milk, which has more fat, and older kids can drink low-fat or skim milk.

Doing the Math

How much fat should you eat? Experts say kids older than 2 should get about 30% of their daily calories from fat. Here's how
that works. Every day, you eat a certain amount of calories. For instance, some kids will eat 2,000 calories in a day. If 30% of
2,000 calories comes from fat, that means that 600 calories will come from fat. You can look at a food label to learn how
many grams of fat are in a serving of a food. Labels also list the total calories from fat.
One way to reach this goal is to eat foods that are about 30% fat. But few foods contain exactly 30% fat. Instead, you can
eat a mix of foods some with higher percentages of fat and some with lower percentages so that you still meet that goal
of 30% of calories from fat.
Here's a sample menu to help you reach that goal. It includes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, milk, and an apple. The
peanut butter is high in fat, but it's a nutritious food and the overall total from the whole meal is about 30% from fat.

Two slices of bread = 13% fat (30 of 230 calories from fat)
Two tablespoons of peanut butter = 75% fat (140 of 190 calories from fat)
One tablespoon of jelly = 0% fat (0 of 50 calories from fat)
One cup of 1% milk = 18 % (20 of 110 calories from fat)
Apple = 0% (0 of 80 calories from fat)
Total = 29% fat (190 of 660 calories from fat)

Types of Fat
You might see ads for foods that say they're "low-fat" or "fat-free." Lower-fat diets have been recommended for health and to
help people lose weight. But nutrition experts are finding that fats are more complicated and that some kinds of fat are
actually good for your health. As a bonus, fat in food helps people feel satisfied, so they don't eat as much.
But that doesn't mean a high-fat diet will be good for you. And some fats are better than others. Here are the three major
types:
Unsaturated fats: These are found in plant foods and fish. These may be good for heart health. The best of the unsaturated
fats are found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, albacore tuna, and salmon.
Saturated fats: These fats are found in meat and other animal products, such as butter, cheese, and all milk except skim.
Saturated fats are also in palm and coconut oils, which are often used in commercial baked goods (the kind you buy at the
store). Eating too much saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.
Trans fats: These fats are found in margarine, especially the sticks. Trans fats are also found in certain foods that you buy at
the store or in a restaurant, such as snack foods, baked goods, and fried foods. When you see "hydrogenated" or "partially
hydrogenated" oils on an ingredient list, the food contains trans fats. Trans fats are also listed on the food label. Like
saturated fats, trans fats can raise cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.

Why Do We Need Fat?

Dietary fat helps a kid's body grow and develop like it should. Fats fuel the body and help absorb some vitamins. They also
are the building blocks of hormones and they insulate nervous system tissue in the body.
So fat is not the enemy, but you'll want to choose the right amount and the right kind of fat. If you're getting most of

your fat from lean meats, fish, and heart-healthy oils, you've already made fat your friend!
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Learning About Proteins

You probably know you need to eat protein, but what is it? Many foods contain protein (say: pro-teen), but the best sources
are beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans and lentils.
Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. (Not the tissues you blow your nose in! We mean the stuff
your body's made up of.) Your muscles, your organs, and your immune system are made up mostly of protein.
Your body uses the protein you eat to make lots of specialized protein molecules that have specific jobs. For instance, your
body uses protein to make hemoglobin (say: hee-muh-glow-bin), the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to every part
of your body.
Other proteins are used to build cardiac muscle. What's that? Your heart! In fact, whether you're running or just hanging out,
protein is doing important work like moving your legs, moving your lungs, and protecting you from disease.

All About Amino Acids

When you eat foods that contain protein, the digestive juices in your stomach and intestine go to work. They break down the
protein in food into basic units, called amino acids (say uh-mee-no a-sids). The amino acids then can be reused to make the
proteins your body needs to maintain muscles, bones, blood, and body organs.
Proteins are sometimes described as long necklaces with differently shaped beads. Each bead is a small amino acid. These
amino acids can join together to make thousands of different proteins. Scientists have found many different amino acids in
protein, but 22 of them are very important to human health.
Of those 22 amino acids, your body can make 13 of them without you ever thinking about it. Your body can't make the other
nine amino acids, but you can get them by eating protein-rich foods. They are called essential amino acids because it's
essential that you get them from the foods you eat.

Different Kinds of Protein

Protein from animal sources, such as meat and milk, is called complete, because it contains all nine of the essential amino
acids. Most vegetable protein is considered incomplete because it lacks one or more of the essential amino acids. This can be
a concern for someone who doesn't eat meat or milk products. But people who eat a vegetarian diet can still get all their
essential amino acids by eating a wide variety of protein-rich vegetable foods.

The good news is that you don't have to eat all the essential amino acids in every meal. As long as you have a variety of
protein sources throughout the day, your body will grab what it needs from each meal.

How Much Is Enough?

You can figure out how much protein you need if you know how much you weigh. Each day, kids need to eat about 0.5 grams
of protein for every pound (0.5 kilograms) they weigh. That's a gram for every 2 pounds (1 kilogram) you weigh. Your protein
needs will grow as you get bigger, but then they will level off when you reach adult size. Adults, for instance, need about 60
grams per day.
To figure out your protein needs, multiply your weight in pounds times 0.5 or you can just take your weight and divide by 2.
For instance, a 70-pound (or 32-kilogram) kid should have about 35 grams of protein every day. If you only know your weight
in kilograms, you need about 1 gram of protein each day for every kilogram you weigh.
You can look at a food label to find out how many protein grams are in a serving. But if you're eating a balanced diet, you
don't need to keep track of it. It's pretty easy to get enough protein. Here's an example of how a kid might get about 35
grams of protein in a day:

2 tablespoons (15 milliliters) peanut butter (7 grams protein)

1 cup (240 milliliters) low-fat milk (8 grams protein)
1 ounce (30 grams) or two domino-size pieces of cheddar cheese (7 grams protein)
1.5 ounces (90 grams) chicken breast (10.5 grams protein)
cup (80 grams) broccoli (2 grams protein)

Of course, you can choose your own favorite combination of protein-rich foods now that you're a pro at protein!
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Vitamins and Minerals

Breakfast cereals advertise that they're packed with vitamins and minerals. Sports drinks claim they can rev up your flagging
energy with a jolt of vitamins or minerals (sorry, but even powerful vitamins and minerals can't act that fast!). You know
vitamins and minerals are good for you. But which ones does your body really need? And is it possible to get too much of a
good thing?

What Are Vitamins and Minerals?

Vitamins and minerals make people's bodies work properly. Although you get vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat
every day, some foods have more vitamins and minerals than others.
Vitamins fall into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K dissolve in fat
and can be stored in your body. The water-soluble vitamins C and the B-complex vitamins (such as vitamins B6, B12,
niacin, riboflavin, and folate) need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them. Because of this, your body can't
store these vitamins. Any vitamin C or B that your body doesn't use as it passes through your system is lost (mostly when
you pee). So you need a fresh supply of these vitamins every day.
Whereas vitamins are organic substances (made by plants or animals), minerals are inorganic elements that come from the
soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Your body needs larger amounts of some minerals, such as
calcium, to grow and stay healthy. Other minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called trace

minerals because you only need very small amounts of them each day.

What Do Vitamins and Minerals Do?

Vitamins and minerals boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their
jobs. For example, you've probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes. It's true! Carrots are full of substances called
carotenoids that your body converts into vitamin A, which helps prevent eye problems.
Another vitamin, vitamin K, helps blood to clot (so cuts and scrapes stop bleeding quickly). You'll find vitamin K in green leafy
vegetables, broccoli, and soybeans. And to have strong bones, you need to eat foods such as milk, yogurt, and green leafy
vegetables, which are rich in the mineral calcium.
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Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go

What do you, the trees, and a hamster have in common? Give up? You all need water. All living things must have water to survive,
whether they get it from a water fountain, a rain cloud, or a little bottle attached to the side of a hamster cage.
Without water, your body would stop working properly. Water makes up more than half of your body weight and a person can't
survive for more than a few days without it. Why? Your body has lots of important jobs and it needs water to do many of them. For
instance, your blood, which contains a lot of water, carries oxygen to all the cells of your body. Without oxygen, those tiny cells
would die and your body would stop working.
Water is also in lymph (say: limf), a fluid that is part of your immune system, which helps you fight off illness. You need water to
digest your food and get rid of waste, too. Water is needed for digestive juices, urine (pee), and poop. And you can bet that water is
the main ingredient in perspiration, also called sweat.
In addition to being an important part of the fluids in your body, each cell depends on water to function normally.
Your body doesn't get water only from drinking water. Any fluid you drink will contain water, but water and milk are the best
choices. Lots of foods contain water, too. Fruit contains quite a bit of water, which you could probably tell if you've ever bitten into a
peach or plum and felt the juices dripping down your chin! Vegetables, too, contain a lot of water think of slicing into a fat tomato
from the garden or crunching into a crisp stalk of celery.

How Much Is Enough?

Since water is so important, you might wonder if you're drinking enough. There is no magic amount of water that kids need to drink
every day. Usually, kids like to drink something with meals and should definitely drink when they are thirsty. But when it's warm out
or you're exercising, you'll need more. Be sure to drink some extra water when you're out in warm weather, especially while playing
sports or exercising.
When you drink is also important. If you're going to sports practice, a game, or just working out or playing hard, drink water before,
during, and after playing. Don't forget your water bottle. You can't play your best when you're thinking about how thirsty you are!
When your body doesn't have enough water, that's called being dehydrated. Dehydration also can keep you from being as fast and
as sharp as you'd like to be. A bad case of dehydration can make you sick. So keep that water bottle handy when the weather
warms up! Not only does water fight dehydration, but it's awfully refreshing and has no calories.
Your body can help you stay properly hydrated by regulating the amount of water in your system. The body can hold on to water

when you don't have enough or get rid of it if you have too much. If your pee has ever been very light yellow, your body might have
been getting rid of excess water. When your pee is very dark yellow, it's holding on to water, so it's probably time to drink up.
You can help your body by drinking when you're thirsty and drinking extra water when it's warm out. Your body will be able to do all
of its wonderful, waterful jobs and you'll feel great!
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