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A 4-d Water Intake Intervention Increases Hydration and Cognitive Flexibility among Preadolescent

Khan N. et al. 2019

11th Hydration for Health Annual Scientific Conference, Evian, June 2019

This 11th edition, held on June 25th – 26th gathered over 200 hydrationists worldwide...

Increased water intake improves cognitive performance in children

This study shows that increasing water intake to 2,5L/day in children significantly improved cognitive flexibility.

Hydration during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Discover EFSA recommendations on water intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Worried about dehydration? Wondering how much you should drink every day?

The most recent official recommendation about water requirement, as published by the European Food Safety Authority in 2010

0-6 months 680 ml/d (Through milk) 6-12 months 800-1000 ml/d

1-2 years 1100-1200 ml/d 2-3 years 1300 ml/d 4-8 years 1600 ml/d

9-13 years Boys: 2100 ml/d Girls: 1900 ml/d

14 years > Boys: 2500 ml/d Girls: 2000 ml/d

Men 2500 ml/d Women 2000 ml/d

+ 300 ml/d vs adults

+ 600-700 ml/d vs adults

Same as adults