Let's discuss in this blog how much quantity of water one should consume according to age and body weight and the overall health benefits of water.
Water is one of the most important components yet underrated drink that has a vital role in our body, it sustains life and the whole world and for living life, it is one of the essential components required to keep hydrated for overall health and wellness. The average fluid intake for women is 2.7 litres and for men is 3.7 litres, water provides us with many essential nutrients that help to improve metabolism, keep diseases away and prevent digestive disorders such as Constipation, gas and bloating. However, the optimum fluid requirement depends on age, gender and body weight, We will discuss in this blog how much should we drink in a day to keep ourselves hydrated and based on our age and body weight.
How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day Concerning Body Weight?
According to various research and studies Body weight is one of the essential key factors that determine how much water you must consume daily for a healthy life. You can calculate your daily water requirement by a simple calculation
- Multiply your weight by ⅔.
- Add 0.35 litres of water for every 30 minutes of your workout. This refers to the amount of water that you should drink per day.
Here is the table given that shows how much water you should drink per day according to your body weight
|
S.No. |
Weight |
Daily water intake per day |
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|
(In pounds) |
(In kg) |
(In ounces) |
(In litres) |
|
|
1. |
100 |
45.35 |
67 |
1.98 |
|
2. |
110 |
49.89 |
74 |
2.18 |
|
3. |
120 |
54.43 |
80 |
2.36 |
|
4. |
130 |
58.96 |
87 |
2.57 |
|
5. |
140 |
63.50 |
94 |
2.77 |
|
6. |
150 |
68.03 |
100 |
2.95 |
|
7. |
160 |
72.57 |
107 |
3.16 |
|
8. |
170 |
77.11 |
114 |
3.37 |
|
9. |
180 |
81.64 |
121 |
3.57 |
|
10. |
190 |
86.18 |
127 |
3.75 |
|
11. |
200 |
90.71 |
134 |
3.96 |
|
12. |
210 |
95.25 |
141 |
4.16 |
|
13. |
220 |
99.79 |
148 |
4.37 |
|
14. |
230 |
104.32 |
154 |
4.55 |
|
15. |
240 |
108.86 |
161 |
4.76 |
|
16. |
250 |
113.39 |
168 |
4.96 |
This data has been recorded by going through several studies and research this data has been calculated and may be subject to correction.
How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day As per Your Age?
As per the research and studies the water intake also depends upon your age. Different organisations have recommended different optimum daily intake of water. The daily intake of fluids according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the U.S.
Here is the information given for the daily water intake as per your age in the tabulated form below the data is given by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and Institute of Medicine (IOM)
|
S.No |
Group |
Total Water Intake (ESFA) in L/day |
Total Water Intake (IOM) in L/day |
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|
1. |
0-6 months |
0.68 |
0.70 |
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|
2. |
6-12 months |
0.80 - 1.00 |
0.80 |
||
|
3. |
1 - 3 yrs |
1.10 - 1.30 |
1.30 |
||
|
4. |
4 - 8 yrs |
1.60 |
1.70 |
||
|
|
|
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
|
5. |
9 - 13 yrs |
2.10 |
1.90 |
2.40 |
2.10 |
|
6. |
> 14 yrs |
2.50 |
2.00 |
3.30 |
2.30 |
As per the data given in the table, According to ESFA, the daily water requirement in pregnant women is 2.30 L/day and in lactating women is 2.60 L/day. According to IOM, the daily water requirement in pregnant women is 2.60 L/day and in lactating women, it is 3.40 L/day.
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Takeaway
Water is one of the essential components that help to keep you hydrated, it aids in digestion, improves the kidney functioning to filter out toxins, improves metabolism that helps you attain a healthy body weight and stabilize the blood pressure and also reduces hypertension and helps prevent from the diabetic condition, So from the above table you have adequate information about how much water you should intake as per your age and body weight, Make sure to fulfil your water needs throughout the day.
