Recommendations for healthy beverage consumption, ages 5 to 18 years

Note about unit conversions: 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 237 milliliters.

* Total hydration needs represent the total volume of fluids per day consumed as beverages; amounts are based on median intake to avoid dehydration and should not be considered maximums or minimums. Total hydration needs vary for each individual based on sex, age, and weight and will vary day to day based on factors such as climate and physical activity. Plain drinking water is the primary recommended beverage for meeting hydration needs.

¶ Plain drinking water ranges are determined using the quantities in total hydration needs minus the maximum recommended quantities of milk and 100% juice. Individual needs vary day to day.

Lott M, Reed L, Deuman K, et al. Healthy beverage consumption in school-age children and adolescents: Recommendations from key national health and nutrition organizations. Consensus Statement. Healthy Eating Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2025. https://healthyeatingresearch.org/research/healthy-beverage-consumption-in-school-age-children-and-adolescents-recommendations-from-key-national-health-and-nutrition-organizations/ (Accessed on February 11, 2025).

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Recommendations for healthy beverage consumption, ages 5 to 18 years