Jan 18, 2025, 03:08 PM IST
How much should you drink in a day?
Your body is about 60% to 70% of fluids.
The average daily fluid intake for adults is up to 15.5 cups (3.7 litres) for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 litres) for women.
Health experts advise drinking eight glasses of water a day.
You can stay hydrated by drinking water and other fluids when thirsty.
If you engage in more physical activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to cover the fluid loss.
In Hot or humid weather you may need additional fluid.
Your body loses fluids when you have a fever, vomiting or diarrhea.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may need additional fluids to stay hydrated.
If you eat fruits like watermelon and vegetables like spinach, they are almost 100% water by weight.
This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.
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