How much water do you need?

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nasrun2211
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How much water do you need?

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Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.

Several approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.

* Replacement approach. The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.

* Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Another approach to water intake is the "8 x 8 rule" - drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters). The rule could also be stated, "drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," as all fluids count toward the daily total. Though the approach isn't supported by scientific evidence, many people use this basic rule as a guideline for how much water and other fluids to drink.

* Dietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

Even apart from the above approaches, if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate.
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Post by jamesprx »

I used to take 2- 3 lt waters intake daily....
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Post by Fantasy Guy »

The gallon approach has been my favorite, drink 1 gallon of water each day and it keeps your energy levels high.
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Post by prettyvicky »

i drink 8 glasses of water a day. :roll:
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Post by rx2teach »

I also drink 8 glasses a day, and about 14 sodas. lol
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Post by kim robin »

I drink 2 liters of water a day.
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Post by prettyvicky »

oh wait. i forgot about the beer. so that's 8 glasses of water + 2 bottles of beer. go figure! lol :lol:
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Post by shubh »

Normally it is advised at least 8-10 glasses of water. But the quantity also depends upon the climate. Stress should also be laid upon the quality of the water.
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Post by squire848 »

Yes and also you need to take into account what else you are drinking. For example coffee dehydrates you so for every cup you drink you need to drink an extra glass of water.

Your urine should be completely clear so once it is I don't think there is too much to be worrying about.
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