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How Much Water You Need to Drink Today

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Remember that water is the best source for your daily fluid needs. Other good beverages include milk, herbal teas, low-sodium broth, 100% fruit and vegetable juices. Soft drinks will also count toward your daily total of fluid, just remember that sugar sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices add extra calories to you daily diet that you don't need.

Sources:

CDC: Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp

Dietary Reference Intakes: Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. http://www.iom.edu/?id=18495&redirect=0.

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