Assesing Water Intake- digestive system activity (dont need to actual do the activity just need good guessing)

1. Take your weight (in pounds) and divide that by 2.2 = A (this converts your weight to kilograms) – anyone taking the TEAS test for nursing, this is good practice at conversions!

 

2. Multiply “A” depending on your age.

 

   •      If you’re younger than 30, multiply “A” by 40 = B

 

   •      If you’re between 30 and 55, multiply “A” by 35 = B

 

   •      If you’re older than 55, multiply “A” by 30 = B

 

3. Divide “B” by 28.3 = how many ounces of water you should drink each day.

 

4. Divide that number by 8 to see your result in cups.

 

Make sure your math is done correctly to make sure you have the correct estimation of your water needs! This is the baseline amount of water you should ingest daily from food sources (especially fruits, vegetables, and soups) and fluid. Typically, Americans get 20% of their water needs from food sources and the remaining 80% from drink. Write down this number for later use, then enter this number of cups to the nearest tenth decimal point below for your answer! (e.g. 9.6)

 

Now let’s take your answer from question one and adjust for your physical activity!

1. Divide the number of minutes you exercise a day by 30 = A

2. Multiply “A” by 12 = B

3. Divide “B” by 8 = the additional amount of water you need to ingest that day due to exercise.

4. Lastly add this additional amount of water to your results from question #1 to get the total amount of water you should drink per day.

5. Write this value down, then enter the calculated amount as your answer to this question in cups to the tenth decimal place (e.g. 12.1)

 

Try to drink this amount of water during day 1. If you are concerned about waking up at night to use the restroom, drink the majority of your water during the earlier part of the day. Also, don’t drink the entire amount in one sitting. Remember the urinary system activity! Spreading out your fluid intake is important. Monitor and measure how much water you consumed over the course of day #1in cups (to the tenth decimal place if possible) and enter this amount as the answer to this question (e.g. 9.2). 

Estimate the color of your urine on Day #1 by using the scale below. Enter the number on the scale that best represents your urine color as your answer to this question!

Urine color 4 or greater indicates dehydration

Reflect on day #1…Did you drink less than, equal to, or more than your calculated daily need of water? How do you feel? Consider your mood, concentration, physical performance, sleep, bowl movements, and anything else you make note of.

Try to drink this amount of water during day 2. If you are concerned about waking up at night to use the restroom, drink the majority of your water during the earlier part of the day. Also, don’t drink the entire amount in one sitting. Spreading out your fluid intake is important. Monitor and measure how much water you consumed over the course of day #2 in cups (to the tenth decimal place if possible) and enter this amount as the answer to this question (e.g. 9.2). 

Estimate the color of your urine on Day #2 by using the scale below. Enter the number on the scale that best represents your urine color as your answer to this question!

Urine color 4 or greater indicates dehydration

Reflect on day #2…Did you drink less than, equal to, or more than your calculated daily need of water? How do you feel? Consider your mood, concentration, physical performance, sleep, bowl movements, and anything else you make note of.

Try to drink this amount of water during day 3. If you are concerned about waking up at night to use the restroom, drink the majority of your water during the earlier part of the day. Also, don’t drink the entire amount in one sitting. Spreading out your fluid intake is important. Monitor and measure how much water you consumed over the course of day #3 in cups (to the tenth decimal place if possible) and enter this amount as the answer to this question (e.g. 9.2). 

Estimate the color of your urine on day #3 by using the scale below. Enter the number on the scale that best represents your urine color as your answer to this question!

Urine color 4 or greater indicates dehydration

Reflect on day #3…Did you drink less than, equal to, or more than your calculated daily need of water? How do you feel? Consider your mood, concentration, physical performance, sleep, bowl movements, and anything else you make note of.

What impact, if at all, did the change in water intake have on working of your brain? Why would slightest dehydration affect brain function? Use all your acquired and experienced knowledge to explain at the AP2 level. This is the time to show off what you know about anatomy and physiology!

After tracking your water intake for three days, did tracking your water intake impact how much water you ingested? Explain!

Can you think of any other creative ways to improve your water intake?