Hydration:
Inadequate hydration may be associated with adverse health conditions. Good hydration maintenance may prevent chronic diseases such as kidney stones, constipation, exercise induced asthma, elevated blood glucose, urinary tract infections, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, thrombosis leading to embolism, ischemic stroke, and lung disease (11). The average sized person eating an average diet in the U.S. consumes 2.5 liters per day of water per day (10). Consume adequate water for hydration (at least 2 liters or 8, 8 ounce glasses per day), unless a water limiting diagnosis such as heart failure or cirrhosis is present which may limit fluid intake to as low as 1 liter per day.
