Water is the most important thing to consume while you are fasting. Use these recommendations as a guideline for how much to drink:
Daily Water Intake Suggestions For Females:
- 4-8 years old – drink 1.7 liters of water per day
- 9-13 years old – drink 2.1 liters of water per day
- 14-18 years old – drink 2.3 liters of water per day
- 19+ – drink 2.7 liters of water per day
Daily Water Intake Suggestions For Males:
- 4-8 years old – drink 1.7 liters of water per day
- 9-13 years old – drink 2.4 liters of water per day
- 14-18 years old – drink 3.3 liters of water per day
- 19+ – drink 3.7 liters of water per day
While you are fasting, however, you will probably lose more water than usual, so you may need to drink an extra 2 cups of water in addition to the suggestions above.
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