IBWA Hydration Calculator

Welcome to the IBWA Hydration Calculator. This interactive tool is designed to help individuals meet their personal hydration needs. The most current findings of the National Academy of Sciences as reported in its February 2004 report, "Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate," and other expert resources, have been considered when preparing the Hydration Calculator.

Adequate hydration is important for all individuals, and water is an excellent choice for consumers who enjoy its refreshing taste, or wish to avoid or moderate calories, caffeine, sugar or the various ingredients found in other beverages.

In this section, you'll find helpful suggestions about your total water intake and other information about water's vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Disclaimer:

This tool is intended to serve as a guideline for calculating your hydration needs and is not meant to provide medical advice or to replace the information provided by your doctor or dietitian.