Mineral Balance & Hydration Flashcards

A common general hydration guideline suggests drinking about how much water daily?

Answer: Half your body weight in pounds, in ounces

A widely used rule is half of body weight (lb) in ounces, adjusted for activity and climate.

Which urine color most suggests mild dehydration?

Answer: Dark yellow or amber

Concentrated urine appears dark yellow or amber when fluid intake is low.

Why might coffee and alcohol increase fluid needs?

Answer: They have diuretic effects

Both can increase urine output, raising the need for fluid and minerals.

From an NTA perspective, why might drinking very large amounts of fluid during meals be discouraged?

Answer: It may dilute digestive secretions

Large volumes with meals may dilute stomach acid and enzymes, so sipping is preferred.

Compared with refined table salt, unrefined sea salt is generally valued because it:

Answer: Provides trace minerals and fewer additives

Unrefined salts retain trace minerals and lack anti-caking agents and dextrose.

Which food is roughly 90 percent or more water by weight?

Answer: Cucumber

Cucumbers are about 95 percent water and contribute to hydration.

Which water-quality concern is most relevant to filtering municipal tap water?

Answer: Chlorine and its byproducts

Chlorine, chloramine and byproducts may affect gut flora, so filtration is often advised.