Water Facts!

• The adequate intake for men is about 3 liters (or 13 cups of beverages) a day.  Note: Total beverages, not specifically straight water)

• The adequate intake for women is 2.2 liters (9 cups) a day.

• Water makes up about 60% of your total body weight.

• Drink at least 2.5 more cups for short stouts of exercise, and even more for prolonged exercise

• Food provides about 20% of total water intake.

• It's uncommon but possible to drink too much water.  Hyponatremia occurs, and that is when your kidneys can't excrete the excess water and the mineral content of the blood is diluted.  The result is low sodium levels in the blood (not exactly sure what that leads to, but it doesn't sound too good).