What Does Research Say About the Cultural Prescription to Drink

question 12

Multiple Choice

What does research say about the cultural prescription to drink 8 glasses of water each day?

• A)Adults should drink 8 glasses, while children should drink 6 glasses per day.
• B)No evidence exists to support this advice.
• C)People who drink 8 glasses per day will become healthier than will people who do not drink 8 glasses per day.
• D)People who drink 8 glasses of water per day will speed up their metabolism and lose weight faster.

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