How do you estimate your body’s daily need for water according to your weight?

The Dubai Health Authority stressed the importance of every person drinking enough water daily, to achieve health balance and stability, and not harm any of the body’s organs or be exposed to unexpected health risks.

The authority explained that each body’s daily need for water varies from one person to another, depending on its size, stressing that in general the amount of water drunk daily should not be less than 8 cups.

She explained, “The body’s actual need for water can be known through a mathematical equation in which the body weight is calculated and multiplied by 0.033, so that the result is the required amount per day in litres.”

The authority stated that during the summer period, our bodies may need larger amounts of water, so in addition to drinking water, it is recommended to eat foods rich in water, such as watermelon.

Doctors advise consuming a larger amount of water in case the loss exceeds normal, such as sweating during exercise, where an additional cup and a half is added for every 30 minutes of exercise.