THE EASY
PEE-SY TEST
Researchers study plasma
in a laboratory to determine
hydration levels, but in
everyday life there’s a super
simple way to determine if
you’re adequately hydrated:
your pee. The first time you
use the bathroom in the
morning, your urine should
be clear or pale yellow. If
it’s darker, that’s a sign that
you’re not getting enough
fluid throughout the day,
says Kelly Pritchett, PhD,
RD, assistant professor of
nutrition and exercise sci-
ence at Central Washington
University and spokesperson
for the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics.