Question 1

how much is too much water to drink? is it possible to drink too much water?

Accepted Answer

More than gallon/day: 128 oz or 4 liters is reasonable upper limit for daily water consumption, wheras 1/2 that volume is good volume for kidney stone formers or combined with reduced calorie diet for weight loss. . Yes, it is possible to both be addicted todrinking  too much water in which case blood hemolysis (bursting of red blood cells) can occur with escape ofcontents into circulation.

Question 2

can u give a 5 month old water & if so how much is to much to give him?

Accepted Answer

Formula/breast first: It is not necessary to offer water to a 5 month old infant. If more fluids are desired, it is best to give formula or nurse the baby.  If he is consistently taking over 32-40 ounces of these daily, then water can be offered to avoid overfeeding and excessive calories. May also be time to consider introduction of solid foods, but babies do not need plain water.

Question 3

is too much water bad?

Accepted Answer

It can be bad: Drinking too much water can lead to severe disturbances of electrolytes in your blood which can cause devastating medical problems. Your best bet is to drink pure water whenever you are thirsty. If you are going to be working outside in a hot environment then drinking enough water to prevent thirst is ok. Just don't over do it.

Question 4

is 6 cups of water a day too much?

Accepted Answer

Depending on cup: Depending on how big the cup is. If it's a regular size cup (6 oz), it's a normal amount of water. It may be less than normal in patients who require to produce more urine such as those with kidney stone. It may about right or even slightly more in those who are on fluid restriction.

Question 5

how much water is too much per day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The amount of water you should drink depends on your body size, how active you are, the weather, and your overall health.

Check out this handy calculator at:
http://nutrition.About.Com/library/blwatercalculator.Htm.

Question 6

how much water should i take per day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Alot of times you body lets you know by thirst.However our body sometimes confuses thirst with hunger.We also get fluids through foods that we eat such as vegetables/fruits/soups,etc.The environment also dictates how much we consume also-if it is hot,how much we sweat etc.I try to aim for 8 glasses of 8 ounces a day but each person is different.

Question 7

is two gallons of water a day too much?

Accepted Answer

For most people!: For most, but not if you lose excess water through sensible and insensible water loss. This can occur in extreme heat, diarrhea, extrem exercise or physical work. But this is four times what is recommended for the average person!

Question 8

how much water i need to consume per day?

Accepted Answer

Thirst guides: You thirst guides you.Usually most people need 6-8 eight ounce glasses of water a day.However,if you are more active and or hot climate may neeed more.Also some in fruits vegtables etc and may need less.Most people do not drink enough so try to drink when thirsty and have a glass or two with meals.

Question 9

how much water should a person have in a day?

Accepted Answer

Water: Six to eight glasses is recommended.

Question 10

how much water should a teen consume per day?

Accepted Answer

About...: ...2 liters, none of it sweetened, flavored, or caffeinated.

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