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Approximately 80% of our water intake comes from drinking water and other beverages, and the other 20% comes from food. Assuming these percentages are accurate for most of us, the recommended amount of beverages, including water, would be approximately 9 cups for women and 12.5 cups for men. While 20% may seem like a lot of fluid to get from food, many common food items are mostly water.
1 Roughly 70 percent of an adults body is made up of water. 2  At birth, water accounts for approximately 80 percent of an infants body weight. 3  A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day.  Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication.