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Drinking Habits Matter, Too The human body can survive for weeks without food, but you’ll die in two to four days without water. Over 60 percent of your body is made up of water, and your body needs this liquid to make saliva, keep your digestive system working properly, deliver oxygen to all the parts of your body, absorb certain nutrients from the food you eat, protect your brain and spinal cord, regulate body temperature, and more. Children and teens should drink between six and eight cups of water every day. However, you may need more water if you exercise a lot or spend time outside on a hot day. One good, albeit unpleasant, way to tell if you’re getting enough water

Children and teens should drink between six and eight cups of water every day.

Chapter 1: How Foods Impact Your Physical Performance

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