Water, Water Everywhere.

LMNOPINK_13
LMNOPINK_13 Posts: 2 Member
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How, what, where, when? "The key: learning what your body needs. On average, a healthy adult should take in the following amounts per day: 3.7 liters (15.5 cups or 125 ounces) for men. 2.7 liters (11.5 cups or 91 ounces) for women. Yet other studies calculate based on your weight. How much, and how should I hydrate? Is there a chart specifically for women? What is the best app?

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  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,012 Member
    You should consume so much fluid that your urine is pale yellow. That's the only thing. Also coffee counts, sugary drinks, fluids in food as well. Heck, you could get all your fluid from food only.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,845 Member
    Looks like you're quoting the Mayo Clinic site**, without attribution.

    Further down in the same article:

    "Your fluid intake is probably adequate if:

    * You rarely feel thirsty
    * Your urine is colorless or light yellow"

    . . . which is pretty much what Yirara said, and I agree.

    It's good to drink enough water (article says why), but if the goal is weight loss or general health, it's far from the only factor of similar or greater importance. What are you trying to accomplish? Why are you focusing on water?

    ** https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

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