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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.
Babies have the largest percentage at 78% at birth. Once they have reached a year old the amount reduces to 65%. In male adults, the water percentage is about 60% although lean tissues have more water compared to fat tissues. Adult women have more fat making up their body than men. Therefore, they have bodies made of about 55% water.