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How much fluid do you need to stay hydrated? #hydration #ed #youtubeshorts #viral #youtube

23 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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Anne Truong MD breaks down daily fluid needs by body weight and sex. An average adult weighing 170-200 pounds needs about 15 cups a day; women need about 11 cups. These numbers include all fluids, not just water.

Questions this video answers

170 to 200 pounds

About 15 cups of water per day

About 3.7 liters per day

About 125 ounces of fluid per day

About 11 cups of water per day

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What's the amount of fluid that you need to stay hydrated? Depends on several factors, including your age, sex, activity level and the climate. However, according to a study from the National Academy of Science and Engineering and Medicine recommends that an average adult that weighs between 170 to 200 pounds drink about 15 cups of water, or 3.7 liters, or 125 ounces of fluid a day or, if you are a woman, about 11 cups of water a day, or 2.7 liters a day, or 91 ounces of fluid. For women, this include all fluid, right? Not only just water.