Reliability and Validity of a Prototype Fluid Intake Monitor

Maintaining adequate hydration is an important part of maintaining health, especially under extreme operational and environmental conditions where medical assistance might not be readily available. One approach to measuring the amount of fluid consumed is through the use of Fluid Intake Monitor (FIM) technologies to monitor fluid consumption. These devices can be used to ensure that warfighters consume recommended/ appropriate amounts of water, and to tailor logistical support to actual water needs, as water is expensive to transport.