2007-11-12 06:28:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Who said they weren't? They are considered fluid intake...and there are others as well.
Although it's a great idea to keep water within reach at all times, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to satisfy your fluid needs. What you eat also provides a significant portion of your fluid needs. On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake, while the remaining 80 percent comes from water and beverages of all kinds.
For example, many fruits and vegetables — such as watermelon and cucumbers — are nearly 100 percent water by weight. Beverages such as milk and juice are also comprised mostly of water. Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or soda can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is one of your best bets because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
2007-11-12 06:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by ~mobabe~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be, depending on the type.
Caffeine is a diarrheic, meaning that it draws water from your system. Strong coffee or tea can actually leave you more dehydrated than if you had drank nothing. Adding sugar can also reduce the amount of water that is absorbed. For these reasons it’s often said that coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks should not be counted as your “water” intake for the day.
2007-11-12 06:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Becka Gal 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bc they are very high in caffeine and sugar and even decaf has caffeine. and neither one is healthy for you, except green tea, but i def wish coffee was considered fluid intake cuz ima coffee nut, if i dont have coffee in the morning im the last person someone should talk to, but they are also very filling and absorb some of your fluid that you already drank. they're kinda like salt they dehydrate your body
2007-11-12 06:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For dieting or medical purposes. I know in hospitals any fluid you take in counts as fluid intake. But if you are following a specific diet it could have to do with caffine. If you need either maybe try decaf!
2007-11-12 06:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by candy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's the caffiene (also in colas) that's a dieretic, which causes you to pee, so you are losing fluid. Some "experts" say you can count 50% of a coffee/tea/cola towards your fluid intake (ie 8 ounces of coke would be = 40ounces of your daily fluid goal).
2007-11-12 06:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can, however they are also diuretics and cause you to lose fluid to. So it's hard to judge your actual fluid intake by them because they cause fluid loss at the same time. (Granted, you probably don't lose as much as you intake, though.)
2007-11-12 06:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by Rebeckah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are both diuretics. They make your kidneys work and get rid of fluids. Sugar does that, too. Water is the best thing for hydrating your body.
2007-11-12 06:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is... there's plenty of water and it isn't really a strong enough diuretic to do anything, you should, however, limit yourself to one non-clear liquid a day!
2007-11-12 06:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by nothing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is. its just has a lot of calories.
2007-11-12 06:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by Heatherx33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋