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Īdequate intakes (AI) for water are defined on the basis of three factors: observed water intakes in population groups, desirable water volumes per energy intake, and desirable osmolality values in urine or plasma. Water from beverages and foods is the key determinant of the energy density of the diet. Drinking plain water, tap or bottled, instead of caloric beverages, helps to reduce dietary energy density and may contribute to the management of body weight. Water intakes below IOM-recommended levels may be a cause for concern, especially for older adults.ĭrinking plain water is an effective way to provide adequate hydration without calories. However, average water volume per 1,000 kcal was 1.2-1.4 L/1,000 kcal for most population sub-groups, higher than suggested levels of 1.0 L/1.000 kcal. Eighty-three percent of women and 95% of men ≥71y failed to meet the IOM AI values for water. Older men and women failed to meet the Institute of Medicine (IOM) AI values, with a shortfall in daily water intakes of 1218 mL and 603 mL respectively. On average, younger adults exceeded or came close to satisfying the DRIs for water. Plain water consumption (bottled and tap) tended to be associated with higher incomes. Non-Hispanic whites consumed the most tap water, whereas Mexican-Americans consumed the most bottled water. Older adults (≥71y) consumed much less bottled water than younger adults. Overall, 56% of drinking water volume was from tap water while bottled water provided 44%. Plain water, from tap or bottled sources, contributed 30-37% of total dietary water. Water and other beverages contributed 75-84% of dietary water, with 17-25% provided by water in foods, depending on age. Total water volume per 1,000 kcal was also examined.
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Total water intakes from plain water, beverages, and food were compared to the Adequate Intake (AI) values from the US Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). The contribution of different beverage types (e.g., water as a beverage, milk, 100% fruit juice, soda/soft drinks, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks, coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages) to total water and energy intakes was examined. Methodsĭata from up to two non-consecutive 24-hour recalls from the 2005–2006, 2007–20–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was used to evaluate usual intake of water and water as a beverage among 15,702 US adults. This study evaluated the consumption of plain water (tap and bottled) and total water among US adults by age group (20-50y, 51-70y, and ≥71y), gender, income-to-poverty ratio, and race/ethnicity. "How to Read Your Meter" is available in Utility Billing Forms and Resources if desired.Few studies have examined plain water consumption among US adults. Detailed meter reading knowledge is not necessary. All information is provided in gallons.Use Settings "Set future holiday" to define specific time frames including daily alerts.Note: Consumption is not reported as a total of all meters. For residential accounts with multiple meters, scroll to the bottom of the home screen to select a different meter.Consumption information updates every 12 hours.Only one email can be registered by account number.The My Water Advisor setup must match the name on the account.Use the account number setup including dashes, ie 12-12345-00.Begin monitoring your water habits by registering with My Water Advisor. Once alert settings are personalized, alerts can include continuous 24 hour consumption, consumption above a maximum consumer-defined limit and consumption during a specific time frame (a holiday or vacation or any daily use).
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My Water Advisor is available as a mobile app for both iOS and Android, and by PC to set thresholds that will alert via text message or email.
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The City is offering a free service to allow residential customers access to their consumption habits. My Water Advisor Online access to Your World of Water™