Table 1.
Comparison of recommended Adequate Intakes a for water, published by European and American health organizations.
| Life Stage & Sex | Age | European Food Safety Authority, Parma, Italy b 2010 (ml/day) | National Academy of Medicine, USA 2004 b (ml/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants | 0–6 months | 680 via milk | 700 |
| 6–12 months | 800–1,000 | 800 | |
| Children | 1–2 years | 1100-1200 | 1300 |
| 2–3 years | 1300 | ||
| 4–8 years | 1600 | 1700 | |
| 9–13 years, boys | 2100 | 2400 | |
| 9–13 years, girls | 1900 | 2100 | |
| 14–18 years, boys | 2500 | 3300 | |
| 14–18 years, girls | 2000 | 2300 | |
| Adults | |||
| Men | 2500 | 3700 | |
| Women | 2000 | 2700 | |
| Pregnant Women | ≥ 19 year | 2300 | 3000 |
| Lactating Women | ≥ 19 year | 2600–2700 | 3800 |
| Elderly | same as adults | same as adults |
a Adequate Intakes represent an amount that should meet the needs of almost everyone in a specific life-stage group who is healthy, consumes an average diet, and performs moderate levels of physical activity [6,7]; b, values refer to total water intake (TWI = plain water + beverages + food moisture).