What is a good way to prevent dehydration during sports?

Drink water before and during activity.

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  1. Avoid all fluids
  2. Drink water before and during activity ✔
  3. Wait until you feel very thirsty

Why: Dehydration is a listed risk, so drinking fluids helps prevent it.

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Answer: Drink water before and during activity. Dehydration is a listed risk, so drinking fluids helps prevent it.

  1. Scouting America: Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/sports
    dehydration; heat reactions; fractures
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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