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If i'm eating healthy (fruits, oatmeal, vegs) then how many cups of water should i drink a day? i'm a 6'2 175lb male. exercise - walking, light liftin

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Water consumption: 1/4 to 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight. More needed with prolonged exercise

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

If i'm eating healthy (fruits, oatmeal, vegs) then how many cups of water should i drink a day? i'm a 6'2 175lb male. exercise - walking, light liftin

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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