- Nov. 6, 2008
- Gulp Science
How many gulps of water does it take to reach 8 ounces?
As the dietitian for all things nutrition at Clif Bar & Company, these are the questions I find myself contemplating.
In an attempt to find the answer, I conducted a decidedly un-scientific experimental design using two of my very own co-workers: Stella (one of our kitchen experts for LUNA food), selected for her charm and intelligence as well as petite stature, and Ian (our beloved baker of all things CLIF), selected for his desire to get to the bottom of things.
Stella and Ian counted how many gulps out of standard water bottles it took to reach 8 fluid ounces. Why 8 ounces? It’s recommended that during activity, athletes (weekend warriors, included) consume 6-8 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes.
The tally?
Stella: 9 gulps/8 fl. oz.
Ian: 4 gulps/8 fl. oz.
What does this tell us? Well, it helps me translate textbook hydration recommendations into practical athlete (yes, that means you) applications during exercise.
Pretty wide range, but that’s us humans!
As the dietitian for all things nutrition at Clif Bar & Company, these are the questions I find myself contemplating.
In an attempt to find the answer, I conducted a decidedly un-scientific experimental design using two of my very own co-workers: Stella (one of our kitchen experts for LUNA food), selected for her charm and intelligence as well as petite stature, and Ian (our beloved baker of all things CLIF), selected for his desire to get to the bottom of things.
Stella and Ian counted how many gulps out of standard water bottles it took to reach 8 fluid ounces. Why 8 ounces? It’s recommended that during activity, athletes (weekend warriors, included) consume 6-8 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes.
The tally?
Stella: 9 gulps/8 fl. oz.
Ian: 4 gulps/8 fl. oz.
What does this tell us? Well, it helps me translate textbook hydration recommendations into practical athlete (yes, that means you) applications during exercise.
Pretty wide range, but that’s us humans!
- Posted by:
- Tara, the RD
- Category:
- Food Matters
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By ricardo on 11/06/2008
9 gulps to drink 8 oz!? I think the scientific term for that activity is called sipping. Technically a gulp is the sound one makes while ‘chugging’ a beverage. Gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp..AHHHHHH.
By kristi on 11/10/2008
It usually takes me a while to gulp down 8 ounces of water. I would say I’m probably around 9 gulps too! I also wanted to let you all know that I LOVE your products! I am in love with the Clif Z Bars especially the apple cinnamon ones! And for the actual Clif bars, I am digging all of them! I haven’t had a flavor yet that I didn’t like! Today, I am trying the Luna Bars for the first time! I will be posting on my food blog what I think about them! Thanks for making great products!!!!
By justin Sewell on 11/10/2008
I’m definitely a 4 gulp person. Take a big chug and keep moving. I wonder if one method of drinking is scientifically more appropriate than the other.
By Mitch Walma on 11/18/2008
I can do a Nalgene in 10 gulps! 8oz is about 2 gulps! Perhaps you should think twce when I ask for a sip of water.....