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Hydration
Balancing Water In With Water Out
Why 1.5 liters* of water a day? Just one small calculation and you have the answer!
On average, water represents about 60% of an adult’s body weight and is important for all around vital body functions. Everyday our body loses 2.5 liters* of water though urine, breathing, sweat and feces! For our body to function properly, we must compensate for this water loss with a 2.5 liter* intake of water in order to maintain the water balance**.
People should drink about 1.5 liters* of water each day to maintain proper water balance**. The remaining 1 liter is provided by the body or absorbed from foods and other beverages. Good hydration goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle!
The Consequences of Inadequate Hydration
If the amount of water one eliminates is not compensated by an appropriate amount of water intake, signs of dehydration may occur:
In certain circumstances you may need to drink more water:
To learn more about hydration, select any of our informative articles listed on the left.
* For a sedentary adult living in temperate climates
** Jéquier E and Constant F. Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique (2009 in press): Pourquoi faut-il boire de l’eau? Pour maintenir la balance hydrique (Why should we drink water? To maintain the water balance)
On average, water represents about 60% of an adult’s body weight and is important for all around vital body functions. Everyday our body loses 2.5 liters* of water though urine, breathing, sweat and feces! For our body to function properly, we must compensate for this water loss with a 2.5 liter* intake of water in order to maintain the water balance**.
People should drink about 1.5 liters* of water each day to maintain proper water balance**. The remaining 1 liter is provided by the body or absorbed from foods and other beverages. Good hydration goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle!
The Consequences of Inadequate Hydration
If the amount of water one eliminates is not compensated by an appropriate amount of water intake, signs of dehydration may occur:
- Thirst sensation
- Decreases in the amount of urine
- Darker urine color
- Inexplicable tiredness
- Headaches
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Decrease in mental awareness
In certain circumstances you may need to drink more water:
- Physical activity
- Heat
To learn more about hydration, select any of our informative articles listed on the left.
* For a sedentary adult living in temperate climates
** Jéquier E and Constant F. Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique (2009 in press): Pourquoi faut-il boire de l’eau? Pour maintenir la balance hydrique (Why should we drink water? To maintain the water balance)
