The recommended daily allowance of water is 64 ounces per pe

The recommended daily allowance of water is 64 ounces per person. If Amy weighs 225 pounds and Jane weighs 100 pounds and they are both mildly active, are they receiving the proper hydration? Why or why not? How much water should they drink per day? Explain your answer.

Solution

Answer:

The amount of required water intake can be calculated using the following formula:

Body weight ÷ 2 = Optimal water Intake

So, for Amy, the amount of water intake required = 225/2 = 112.5 pounds, that is 112.5 ounce of water per day.

While that of Jane = 100/2 = 50 pounds = 50 ounce of water per day.

So, Amy requires to intake more water than the recommended daily allowance and Jane needs to take less than recommended.