Beverages and Healthy Drinks

Water is an important nutrient! Knowing how much we need and good sources of fluids can be confusing. K-State Research and Extension Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health has compiled several materials to assist you in answering these questions and to position yourself as a good resource for your community.

Helping Children get plenty of fluids

Below you will find links to K-State Research and Extension Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Publications to help you make sure your child gets plenty of fluids.

• Children Need More Water When Playing in the Heat

• When Your Child Is Sick

Help older adults understand the importance of proper fluid intake.

• Fluids are Especially Important for Elders

• High Calorie Milkshake

The publications below will help anyone consume more fluids in their daily diet.

• Liquid Assets: The Value of Fluids to Your Health (power point slides)

• Liquid Assets: The Value of Fluids to Your Health--Fact sheet

• Liquid Assets: The Value of Fluids to Your Health--Leader's guide

• Think to Drink 6 to 8 cups of Water Every Day!

• Drink Fluid Often--K-State Research and Extension Nutrition PAGE Publication

• Caution to Outdoor Workers: Drink Before You Become Thirsty

• Fluids—A helpful brochure that can help you make sure you are getting enough fluids

• Here's a fun and easy quiz to test your knowledge about fluids

• Here's a Crossword Puzzle to help answer your fluid questions

• Heat Exhaustion—Watch for these Signs

• Heat Stroke—Watch for these Signs

• Water Needs During Exercise

• Water —The Body's Most Valuable Liquid Asset

• Homemade Sports Drink Recipe

  If you have questions or concerns about the information on this page, please contact our office at 785-532-5782 or email: sburklun@ksu.edu