Kids Total Daily Beverage and Drinking Water Requirements
| Age Range | Gender | Total Water (Cups/Day) | ||
| 4 to 8 years | Girls and Boys | 5 | ||
| 9 to 13 years | Girls | 7 | ||
| Boys | 8 | |||
| 14 to 18 years | Girls | 8 | ||
| Boys | 11 |
Data are from Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Tables.
Monitor your child's or teen's water consumption when they are physically active. Before, during and after any physical activity, kids need to drink plenty of water, especially in hot weather. The goal is to drink a half cup to two cups of water every 15 to 20 minutes while exercising.
For more information on feeding children, and recipes, go to KidsEatRight.org
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