This is one of those topics that is commonly brought up during this time of the year in our area (Northern Iowa). I have seen several patients today who are very poor drinkers of water yet they feel drinking, coffee, energy drinks, and pop is an “okay” replacement. I am amazed at how oblivious the general public is to how detrimental these actually are, even though they think they are helping them stay hydrated. A very educational lesson this time of the year.