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Worried about dehydration? Wondering how much you should drink every day?

The most recent official recommendation about water requirement, as published by the European Food Safety Authority in 2010.

6-12 months
800-1000mL/d

0-6 months
680mL/d

(Through milk)

+ 300 mL/d
vs adults

Men - 2500mL/d
Women - 2000mL/d

9-13 years

Boys - 2100mL/d
Girls - 1900mL/d

4-8 years
1600 mL/d

1-2 years
1100-1200 mL/d

2-3 years
1300mL/d

+ 600-700 mL/d
vs adults

Same
as adults

Total water adequate intake
(Food & fluids)