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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.
What percentage of water is in most living cells? What percentage of the volume of a living cell is water? The exact percentage of water per living cell is dependent on  tissue type. However, it is estimated and accepted that water  accounts for 70% by mass of each cell. 2 people found this useful. Edit.