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the 8-ounce
RULE
It is commonly recommended by the authorities in the health field that a person needs to drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water per day. This is known as the 8x8 rule. Eight 8-ounce glasses of water only equal to about 2 liters, and the average water intake per day in the United States is 2.7 liters (91 ounces) for women and 3.7 liters (125 ounces) for men.
WHAT THE 8-OUNCE RULE
FAILS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IS:
BODY COMPOSITION
BODY ACTIVITY
Another important thing to consider is how much water your body is losing through your mouth, urine and sweat. People who weigh more, are more active, and live in extreme climate conditions need to drink more water than those who are not/do not. Many older people also need to drink more water than the average person due to health problems and being more venerable to dehydration. So, it is essential for you to consider these things when determining how much water you should be drinking.
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