THORZT Catalogue 2021 - Flipbook - Page 7
THORZT
LOSS
OF FLUIDS
LOSS OF FLUIDS CAN AFFECT COGNITIVE
ABILITIES, REDUCE PERFORMANCE AND
SLOW REACTION TIMES(2, 3, 4)
HOW TO MONITOR HYDRATION IN 3 EASY STEPS!
It is important to monitor your hydration to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day/night.
The following chart is a guide that outlines when to hydrate based on the colour of urine. If
your urine matches the colours numbered 1,2, or 3 you are hydrated, but keep drinking fluid.
If your urine matches the colour numbered 4 through 8 you are dehydrated and need to drink
far more fluid.
1.
2.
3.
SAFE ZONE
Optimal hydration, keep drinking.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
2. CAUTION
Mild dehydration, increase fluid intake.
7.
8.
3. WARNING
Severe dehydration.
Seek medical attention.
MONITOR FLUID INTAKE
Drink 250mls of water every 15 minutes in warm environments.
Outdoor Workers: For every 3 cups of water, drink 1 cup of THORZT (3:1)
Indoor Workers: For every 6 cups of water, drink 1 cup of THORZT (6:1)
Increase electrolyte intake when experiencing extreme sweating
MONITOR YOUR SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION
Key signs of dehydration:
- Reduced performance
- Slower reaction times
- Thirst
- Weight loss
Each kilogram (kg) of weight loss is equivalent to
approximately one litre (L) of fluid.
T H O R Z T. C O M | A U : 1 8 0 0 8 4 6 7 9 8 | N Z : 0 8 0 0 8 4 6 7 9 8
LOSS OF FLUID
1.
MONITOR URINE COLOUR
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