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The danger lies not in neglecting water entirely, but in failing to drink enough
of it regularly. Your body may be anywhere from 60% to 70% water. Women have
a slightly lower percentage than men, and athletes a little higher than non-athletes.
These are minor differences, however. The basic fact is that we all need a
surprising amount of water each day (about 2 1/2 quarts), even when we're not
exercising and the temperature is mild. When we're exercising just moderately in
warm weather, this figure can easily double.
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