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Hw much quantity of water one is supposed to take a day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That can vary: For an adult a baseline of 8 8 ounce glasses of clean water per day is good. However, if you are in a hot environment, engaged in strenuous activity, have fever etc - your need for water can be much, much higher.

Answered 8/24/2013

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