How much water should you drink per day ?

Knowing that an average-sized individual loses nearly 1.5 liters of water every day through urine and another liter through sweat, stools and breathing, It is recommended to drink between 1 L and 1.5 L of water to which is added the water from food (fruits, vegetables) which corresponds to approximately 1 L of water per day. This amount of water varies depending on where you live (in hot countries, water needs are higher), whether you are physically active, breastfeeding or ill.

3 tips for assessing your needs

• The replacement: This involves assessing the amount of urine excreted each day (approximately 1.5 L for an adult), then adding one liter of water used for metabolism (for a person with average physical activity). The total loss amounts to 2.5 L. Knowing that the water provided by food covers approximately 20% of our needs, there remains 2 L to be consumed in the form of water, broth and other hot and cold drinks.
• 8 glasses of water per day: Drinking 8 glasses of liquid (water, broth, etc.) per day with a capacity of 25 cl provides the equivalent of 2 liters of water.
• Nutritional recommendations: In France, it is recommended to drink 30 ml per kilo of body weight, or between 1 and 1.5 L of water (to which is added the water contained in food). To this basic consumption, 0.5 L of water must be added for each degree above 38°C.

Recommendations of the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)

European health authorities have established that the contribution of food to total water intake represents approximately 20% in adults. On this basis, it is estimated that men should drink approximately 2 L per day and women 1.6 L.

Nutrient Reference Values for Water

(Source: EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA); Scientific Opinion on Dietary reference values for water. EFSA Journal 2010; 8(3):1459. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1459. www.efsa.europa.eu.)

You will have understood, The amount of water to drink per day will vary and will be individual to each person. You can find all our filtered water fountains from the Stéfani brand which will allow you to better manage and control your own hydration!