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Medical Corner How much water should I drink?

The amount of water you should drink varies depending
on your activity level, health conditions, height and weight,
gender, and other factors. Here are some general guide-
HOW MUCH • It’s recommended that men drink 13 cups (about 3
lines, according to the Institute of Medicine

litres) of water each day.
WATER • Women are recommended to drink 9 cups (just over 2

SHOULD YOU litres) of water each day. Pregnant women should drink
10 cups of water daily, and breastfeeding women should
drink 12 cups.
REALLY BE • Kids and teens should drink 6 to 8 cups of water a day.

DRINKING ? Again, this all depends on activity level, age, weight, etc.

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables that are full of water
helps with this daily water intake as well. For guidelines
specific to you, ask your doctor or dietitian what they
recommend.
ou might be wondering what drink will keep you hydrated. Water allows you
to stay hydrated and doesn’t contain unnecessary calories or additives. Most people should drink water, not sports drinks,
Ywater is your best choice year-round. during their workouts.
Why should I drink water? Water is your best choice for health

1. Water is vital to our health: You have many drink choices out there. At the end of the
It plays a key role in many of our body’s func- day, water is the first-choice beverage for the best hy-
tions, including bringing nutrients to cells, get- dration. Drinking the right amount of water for your per-
ting rid of wastes, protecting joints and organs, sonal health and activity level is important. Try healthy
and maintaining body temperature. add-ins like fresh mint, sliced cucumber, or lemon
wedges to add flavour and variety to your water.

2.Water should almost always be your go-to
beverage: By Nurse Ifedola Opesan
Choose it over sugary drinks like soda or juice, School Nurse
which can be high in simple sugars and calo-
ries.

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