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Kids' Hydration Gap: Screen Time, Sugary Drinks & Busy Schedules Are Key Causes

Dehydration is often associated with extreme heat or illness, but even mild dehydration can affect children’s energy levels, digestion, and overall health.

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News18•10-03-2026, 13:13

Kids' Hydration Gap: Screen Time, Sugary Drinks & Busy Schedules Are Key Causes

•The "hydration gap" is the difference between the water children need and what they actually drink, a growing concern in modern lifestyles.
•Increased screen time, easy access to sugary drinks, and busy school schedules are major factors contributing to inadequate hydration in kids.
•Mild dehydration affects energy, digestion, and overall health; severe symptoms include sunken eyes, weak pulse, and confusion.
•Dr. V. Vidhya, Senior Consultant, Pediatrics, SIMS Hospital, Chennai, explains reduced physical activity and lack of awareness also contribute.
•Parents can prevent the gap by encouraging water breaks, limiting sugary drinks, adding water-rich foods, and establishing a hydration routine.

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