The amount of water you should drink per day varies from person to person, and depends on many factors, including age, sex, activity level, and overall health

. A general recommendation is approximately 13 cups (3 liters) of fluids per day for men and 9 cups (2.1 liters) for women

. Recommendations for daily water intake based on age group:

• 1-3 years: 4 cups (32 ounces)

• 4-8 years: 5 cups (40 ounces)

• 9-13 years: 7-8 cups (56-64 ounces)

• 14-18 years: 8-11 cups (64-88 ounces)

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that

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• Men should aim to drink around 13 cups of beverages per day

• Women should aim to drink around 9 cups from beverages

• Pregnant women should drink about 10 cups of water daily

• Breastfeeding women may need to up their total water intake to 13 cups

To personalize your water intake, consider temperature and activity level

. For example, those who live in hot and humid environments and at high altitudes, as well as athletes, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, may need to drink more water than others

. If you have concerns about your water intake or health condition, it is best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice