Water Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hydration?
Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on August 24, 2022
Question 1/15
You should drink at least eight glasses of water per day.
- True
- False
Question 2/15
How much of their water do people typically get from food?
- 5%
- 10%
- 20%
- 50%
Question 3/15
Exercise in hot, humid conditions can make you dehydrated in as little as:
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
Question 4/15
While exercising, most people should break for water every:
- 5 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 40 minutes
- 1 hour
Question 5/15
Which of the following drinks is the most dehydrating?
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Sugar-sweetened soda
Question 6/15
The amount of fluid you need to stay properly hydrated depends on:
- Your age
- Your health
- The weather
- All of the above
Question 7/15
How much water does the average adult lose every day naturally?
- 1 cup
- 2 cups
- 5 cups
- 10 cups
Question 8/15
You may be dehydrated if your urine looks like:
- Water
- Lemonade
- Concentrated apple juice
- Grapefruit juice
Question 9/15
Drinking water can help you lose weight.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
You should avoid drinks and snacks with sodium when you're trying to rehydrate.
- True
- False
Question 11/15
You can't drink too much water while exercising.
- True
- False
Question 12/15
Water helps your body:
- Remove waste
- Move nutrients
- Cushion joints
- All of the above
Question 13/15
Which of the following is an early warning sign of dehydration?
- Thirst
- Slower breathing
- Slower pulse
- All of the above
Question 14/15
Water is usually as good for rehydration as sports drinks that have electrolytes.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
What percentage of your body weight is water?
- 15% to 35%
- 35% to 55%
- 55% to 75%
- 75% to 95%