Hydration 101

1. True or False: To stay properly hydrated, you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

• True
• False

2. When you work out for longer than an hour, a good fluid replacement beverage is:

• Water
• Soft drink
• Sports drink
• Energy drink

3. True or False: You can always count on thirst as a signal to drink more fluids.

• True
• False

4. Which of these medical conditions is known to be linked to dehydration?

• Kidney stones
• Heart attack
• Constipation
• All of the above

5. True or False: You can never drink too much water.

• True
• False

6. The color of your urine can let you know your hydration status. What color is best?

• The color of orange juice
• The color of lemon juice
• It does not matter

7. True or False: Drinking a lot of water or other fluids is hard on the kidneys.

• True
• False

8. True or False: Plain water is the only source of hydration for your body.

• True
• False

9. People who wish to increase their water retention should:

• Drink quickly
• Drink slowly