Consider that the recommendations in the chart are for total water, that includes water from all sources, the percentage of water that your child or teen needs any day may seem like a lot.
This high water content helps keep the calorie degree of fruits and vegetables low while their nutrient level remains high another perfectly great reason for kids to eat more from these food groups.
Notice that fruits and vegetables have a much higher water content than other solid foods. Now let me ask you something. How do you apply total water recommendations to your kid’s day? Ok, and now one of the most important parts. Before, during and after any physical activity, kids need to drink an awful lot of water, especially in hot weather. To get enough water, your child or teen must drink at least six to eight water cups a day and eat the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables each day, as a rule of thumb.
Pay special attention to your child’s or teen’s water consumption when s/he is physically active. Registered dietitian nutritionists deliver the highest degree of nutrition counseling, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.