Table 3.
Median of the average total fluid intake per day (ml/day), and percentage of the adequate intake, according to the target groups of the EFSA recommendations
| EFSA groups | Recommended* adequate intakes (AI) | n | Total fluid intake*** (ml/day) median (P25-P75) | % of the AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls & boys, |
1,600 ml/day |
146 |
809 (513–1089) |
67.4 |
| ≤ 8 years |
with “70-80% provided by fluids”** |
|||
| → 1200 ml/day | ||||
| Girls, |
1,900 ml/day |
416 |
834 (606–1061) |
58.7 |
| 9-13 years |
with “70-80% provided by fluids”** |
|||
| → 1425 ml/day | ||||
| Boys, |
2,100 ml/day |
344 | 920 (671–1154) | 58.2 |
| 9-13 years | with “70-80% provided by fluids”** |
|||
| → 1575 ml/day |
*EFSA recommendations, **we have used 75% which is the average of the 70-80% postulated.
***Total fluid intake is defined as water from drinking water and beverages and excludes water from food.