How to Calculate PHG

Water is an essential mineral for life. Most organisms require this nutrient to replenish and refresh itself. Nutritionists advise people to consume water at regular intervals during exercise and throughout the day. They base proper hydration guidelines (PHG) upon an individual's weight, lifestyle and medical conditions. Several tools and techniques exist to help individuals develop routines for proper hydration.

Things You'll Need

• Basic scale

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Instructions

• 1

  Weigh the individual with minimal clothing.

• 2

  Assess the individual's lifestyle. Interview him to determine his daily routine, noting eating habits, sleeping patterns and exercise.

• 3

  Capture any prevalent medical conditions. Determine if the individual has any additional factors that necessitate more or less consumption of water or other fluids.

• 4

  Calculate the individual's personal hydration goal. Use a hydration calculator to perform this assessment. Examples include Hydracoach, International Bottled Water Association and Mother Nature Network.