Nutrition / SOURCE BRIEF
Hydration has context.
What to know
Water needs vary with activity, heat, age and other circumstances. Food and beverages both contribute to intake. Replacing sugary drinks with plain water can reduce calories from drinks.
Points to carry forward
- Keep water accessible during ordinary routines.
- Notice when heat or activity changes your needs.
Keep this in mind
This overview does not establish one fluid target for everybody or a plan for endurance events or medical fluid restrictions.
A question to carry with you
When does your day make drinking water easy—or difficult?
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