united_statesDietary Reference Intakes for Water in United States

Men

Age AI
0 - 6 months 700 g
7 - 12 months 800 g
1 - 3 years 1300 g
4 - 8 years 1700 g
9 - 13 years 2400 g
14 - 18 years 3300 g
19 - 30 years 3700 g
31 - 50 years 3700 g
51 - 70 years 3700 g
70 years and abobe 3700 g

Women

Age AI
0 - 6 months 700 g
7 - 12 months 800 g
1 - 3 years 1300 g
4 - 8 years 1700 g
9 - 13 years 2100 g
14 - 18 years 2300 g
19 - 30 years 2700 g
31 - 50 years 2700 g
51 - 70 years 2700 g
70 years and abobe 2700 g

Pregnant Women

Age AI
14 - 18 years 3000 g
19 - 30 years 3000 g
31 - 50 years 3000 g

Lactating Women

Age AI
14 - 18 years 3800 g
19 - 30 years 3800 g
31 - 50 years 3800 g


Source: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Intakes for Individuals, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 2004, retrieved 2009