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How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink? Latest Official Guidelines on Water Intake

According to the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board concerning water intake and electrolyte nutrients:

1. The vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their daily hydration and fluid intake needs by letting thirst be their guide. As a general guide, the Food and Nutrition Board set general recommendations for women at approximately 2.7 liters (about 8 glasses) of total water - from all beverages and foods - each day, and men an average of approximately 3.7 liters (about 12 glasses) of total water.

2. About 80 percent of people's total water intake comes from drinking water and beverages - including caffeinated beverages - and the other 20 percent is derived from food.

3. Prolonged physical activity and/or heat exposure increases water loss and thus increases daily fluid needs.

4. The Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board also stated that it is a myth that coffee and (moderate consumption of) alcoholic beverages are dehydrating. Caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake, in the same way as non-caffeinated beverages.

Still drink less than recommended? Sick of water? Try this- add orange, cucumber, lemon or any other fruit you like to your water glass and enjoy fresh taste!