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CALCULATE
HOW MUCH
SHOULD WE
?
Water is an essential part of a healthy balanced diet because
the body relies on it to function properly. Between 50% andĂ
80% of the human body is made up of water. If the body doesn’t
have enough water (known as dehydration), it won’t function as
well.
So how many cups (250 ml) of water should you drink a day?
INFANTS
(0 – 12 months)
CHILDREN
(1 – 12 years)
TEENS
(12 – 18 years)
breast milk
700-800 mls from
or formula
4-5 cups
6-8 cups
ADULT
10 cups
Male
ADULT
Female
8 cups
+ an additional cup if pregnant / breastfeeding
REFERENCE: WWW.HEALTHDIRECT.GOV.AU
This is a guide only and not designed to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of
a quali昀椀ed medical professional
