Tag: Water content in foods

Approximately 20% of your daily water intake comes directly from the food you eat, not just from the fluids you drink. This fact is critical to understanding the Adequate Intake (AI) for total water, a recommendation that includes all sources of hydration for adult females.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, approximately 20% of our daily fluid intake comes from the foods we eat. While water itself is not technically a food, it is a primary ingredient and component found in a vast array of common foods, particularly fruits and vegetables known for their high water content.