Your Health: Do You Drink Enough Water?

Do You Drink Enough Water?

How much water do you drink in the morning?

A) A regular-sized glass to start the day

B) I only drink if I am thirsty

C) Two or three glasses

D) I never drink water in the morning

How active are you?

A) Very little

B) Moderate

C) Not at all

D) Highly active

How often do you replace water with energy drinks?

A) Never

B) I try to drink much of both

C) Rarely, maybe once a week

D) Usually once a day

How often do you drink water during the day?

A) Rarely, maybe once a day

B) Once every second hour

C) Two or three times

D) Never

How often do you feel weakness, dizziness, or confusion?

A) Occasionally, but not often

B) Only after exercising

C) Almost every day

D) Never

What do you typically drink when having dinner?

A) Alcoholic drinks, like wine or beer

B) I don't drink anything with my dinner meal

C) Water

D) Soft drinks

How many cups of water do you typically drink daily?

A) Maybe one or two

B) 2 to 3 cups

C) 4 to 6 cups

D) 9 to 10 cups

How often do you feel thirsty?

A) Most of the time

B) Sometimes

C) At least once a day

D) Never

What do you typically drink after a workout?

A) I usyally don't drink after a workout

B) Energy drinks

C) Water

D) Soft drinks

Do you adjust your water intake when the temperatures soar outside?

A) I always drink twice as much

B) Always

C) Sometimes I forget

D) Occasionally, but not often

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How do I Know if I Drink Enough Water?

There is no simple answer to the question. The ultimate daily water intake differs between individuals.

If you are young and active, you typically need to drink more. If you are older and less active, you don’t need to drink as much as you used to. The problem, however, is that the elderly don’t feel thirsty as often as they did when they were younger. Some medications may also cause fluid loss, which can become a problem.

The general recommendation is to drink at least four to six cups of plain water daily.

What Affects Your Water Intake?

While this quiz tries to predict wherever you drink enough water or not, it is essential to remember that health conditions, medications, activity level, and outside temperature affects how high your daily water intake should be.

This quiz will help you understand how much water you must drink daily to stay healthy.

You should also know that the fluids you need come from other beverages and food. Even caffeinated beverages or alcoholic drinks positively contribute to total fluid consumption.

Water-rich foods are salads, vegetables, and fruit.

Water is Often the Better Choice

Most athletes will confirm that water is often the best choice after exercising. Energy drinks are generally advertised as boosters of alertness and energy levels. They contain caffeine and sugar. Research shows that high-sugar drinks can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart problems.

The amount of sugar and stimulant ingredients can be counterproductive and harmful to people with health conditions. They can be even more hazardous if combined with alcohol.

Sticking to water is often your best choice.

Benefits of Drinking Water

The Harvard Medical School lists some benefits of drinking water:

• carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells
• flushing bacteria from your bladder
• aiding digestion
• preventing constipation
• normalizing blood pressure
• cushioning joints
• protecting organs and tissues
• regulating body temperature
• maintaining electrolyte (sodium) balance.