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Benefits Of Good Healthy Life

Benefits Of Good Healthy Life

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 This equates to just under 3 cups and 5.5 cups respectively. This is 10 cups less than is recommended for men, 11 less than is recommended for women, and at least 2 less than is recommended for children.
They found that water intake was significantly lower in the following people:
  • younger children
  • non-Hispanic Black children or Hispanic children, compared to non-Hispanic White children.
  • youth in lower-income households
  • youth whose head of household had less than a high school education
  • those with underweight or normal weight, compared to those with obesity
  • older adults
  • non-Hispanic Black adults, compared to non-Hispanic White adults
  • adults with lower income and less education
  • adults without obesity



Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of drinking a lot of water?
There are various benefits to drinking lots of water, including:
  • it lubricates the joints
  • it prevents kidney damage
  • it helps with cognition and reasoning
  • it helps with weight loss

How many liters of water should a person drink in a day?
How many liters of water a person should drink in a day will vary according to factors such as age, sex, and activity levels.

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    Drinking water has many benefits for overall health and impacts various bodily functions.
    These include lubricating joints, regulating body temperature by aiding sweating, assisting in digestion, flushing out waste, supporting open airways, and aiding weight loss.
    To stay hydrated, adult females should aim for 11.5 cups of water a day, while males should aim for 15.5 cups of water daily, and children need 5 to 11 cups depending on their age. Increased intake may be necessary during illness, heat, or intense physical activity.
    Current water intake in the US falls short of these recommendations, particularly among certain demographic groups.
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