Xinyang Li
The High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University, Beijing, Beijing 100052, China
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Received: 2019-10-11 / Accepted: 2020-3-17 / Published: 2020-4-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37906/isteamc.2020.4
Abstract Water is a substance that the human body needs in order to survive. Drinking the right amount of water has many health benefits, including maximum physical performance, high energy levels, and improved brain function. Dehydration occurs when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in. When dehydration happens, the body doesn’t have enough fluids in it to carry out its normal functions. In older adults, dehydration is the most common disorder that can occur. As adults get older, the body’s fluid reserve becomes smaller, and the ability to process and conserve water is reduced. We have designed a sensor to track to the amount of water put into the body. This monitor will help seniors, especially those in a nursing home, to track their daily water intake. The sensor works with other personalized data to create a dashboard to their medical provider for better health care. There are still some limitations of the sensor. We will continue to improve the accuracy of measurement and the material we used.
Research Areas: Health & Medicine, Materials Science
Keywords: water intake monitor, hydration, older adults
