Water, Water Everywhere...

How Much Should You Drink?

The human body is made up of 50 to 75 percent water, or about 10 to 12 gallons, so replenishing your body's water supply is crucial for proper function.

According to the American Dietetic Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, the average adult loses about two and a half quarts or about 10 cups of water daily. To maintain your body's fluid balance, you need to replace it each day.

Demetrius offers ways to make sure you're drinking enough water each day: "Take a water break instead of a coffee break, keep a cup or bottle of water handy at your desk, take a drink whenever you walk by a water fountain and keep a bottle of water in your backpack or tote bag. All fluids like juice, tea, soup and even coffee count, so drink up."

Demetrius notes that many foods have high water content, too:

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The American Dietetic Association created National Nutrition Month® in 1973. Celebrated each March, National Nutrition Month® helps promote healthful eating and provides consumers with practical nutrition guidance.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Nutrition Services provides guidance in the prevention and management of diabetes, anemia, hypertension, and obesity, and promotes healthy eating through the supplemental food and nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) and other services.