What is the correct drinking schedule?
Zhao Xia
Deputy director nutritionist
Beijing jishuitan hospital nutrition department
There is no clear and correct timetable for drinking water. Take the initiative to drink a small amount of water several times a day as needed, and don't drink water after feeling thirsty.
When the climate is mild, it is generally recommended to drink 7~8 cups (1500~ 1700 ml) of water every day. There is no specific time to drink water. You can drink a cup of warm water in the morning, 65438+ 0 ~ 2 hours before going to bed, and avoid drinking water after exercise. It is not recommended to drink a small amount of water many times, especially before eating. Drinking a lot of water will dilute the gastric juice and affect the digestion and absorption of food. For people who have a lot of exercise, high labor intensity or are exposed to special environments such as high temperature and dryness, the amount of drinking water throughout the day should exceed the ordinary standard, and a certain amount of minerals (salt) should be supplemented. For patients with kidney diseases, congestive heart failure and other diseases, the amount of drinking water should be limited according to the doctor's advice, so as not to increase the burden on the heart and kidneys, and the elderly and children should always take the initiative to remind them to drink water.