Introduction

It’s important to monitor the amount of fluid you drink, because too much can cause high blood pressure, swelling and make it hard to breathe.

This section will teach you three things: what counts as a fluid; how to keep track of what I am drinking; and tips to drink less.

What is in this section?

• What counts as a fluid?

• How much fluid is in my food?

• What happens when I have too much fluid?

• Keeping track of my fluid?

• Tips for taking my medications

• Making a plan to have less fluids when I am thirsty

• Making a plan to have less fluids when I am going out

What will I learn to do?

• Define fluid

• Correctly select food and drinks which count as fluids

• Identify how much fluid is in different types of food

• Identify when I may have had too much fluid

• Be aware of ways to help keep track of my fluid intake

• Be aware of ways to make surte I have the right amount of fluid each day