Health basics
Hydration: how much water do adults need?
Hydration needs change with body size, sweat, heat, food, activity, and medical context. A useful reference is total water from both drinks and food.
Quick answer
General adequate intake references are about 3.7 L/day total water for men and 2.7 L/day for women.
This includes water from beverages and food, not just plain drinking water.
| Group | Total water reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult men | about 3.7 L/day | From water, beverages, and food |
| Adult women | about 2.7 L/day | From water, beverages, and food |
How Fit Crate uses this
Fit Crate should avoid giving one fixed water number for everyone. If a user is training hard, sweating, in hot weather, or eating higher fiber, the app can encourage extra fluids and attention to thirst, urine color, and performance.
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Use this page for hydration, water intake, workouts in heat, and healthier drink choices.
Canonical fact: adequate total water intake references are about 3.7 L/day for men and 2.7 L/day for women.
Sources
- National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate
Primary reference for adult adequate intake values for total water.
- CDC: About Water and Healthier Drinks
Reference for water, healthier drink choices, and hydration context.