How much water should we drink daily?

 It is exceedingly important for children to drink adequate amount of water. Clean water is necessary for the proper functioning of their lungs, muscles, and joints.

Based on his or her body weight, you can calculate the ideal amount of water for your child:

English System:
Per 12 pounds, you need to calculate 1 cup  water! For example, if your child is 60 pounds, then 60/12=5, then it should be 5 cups.

Metric System:
Per 3 kilograms, you need to calculate one-decilitre water! For example, if your child is 30 kg, then 30/3=10, 10X1 dl=1 litre.

If you have quality tap water, mixing of 50% of tap water with 50% of mineral water is a good practise.
Consuming solely mineral water is not recommended because it may contain minerals that could accumulate in the body and upset the body's chemical balance.

Buy only non-carbonated water because carbon accumulation is also damaging.

During the summer heat, people often consume more water. However, this does not mean that during the cold winter months we should consume less than the minimal amount.
Make sure your child drinks adequate amounts of water during the winter also.

Lead by example! As an adult, you need to drink at least 0.5 gallons (2 litres) of clean water per day in order for every chemical and biological cycle in your body to be in good order!
This means 10 glasses of water. Watery foods like soups, fruits and other fluids also contribute to your body’s water intake. In total, your total water consumption should be about 0.9 gallons (3.5 liters).
Water leaves your body daily in the following ways: 85 ounces (2.5 litres) as urine, 1-2 cups (a few decilitre) as perspiration through the skin, 17 ounces (.5 litre) as steam during exhalation and 3.4-6.7 ounces (1-2 decilitre) in the stool.
Drink 1 glass of water at the times listed below and encourage your child to join you by drinking only half a glass.
1.     after rising, or before breakfast
2.     half an hour after breakfast
3.     sometime before noon
4.     15 minutes before lunch
5.     half an hour after lunch
6.     early afternoon
7.     late afternoon
8.     15 minutes before dinner
9.     half an hour after dinner
10.     half an hour before going to bed