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It's like my boyfriend chooses to give her water over anything else that she's asks for to drink. i feel she's not getting the nutrients she needs.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Liquids: Water is vital. Unless she is not drinking milk then all other liquids are not nutritious. Except for milk no nutrients or calories should come in the form of liquids in a healthy diet.

Answered 4/14/2014

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