Dehydration can be a concern in the elderly population. The modified MyPlate for Older Adults recommends eight glasses of water per day. What is the AI for water for a 65-year-old male?
A) 1.7 L/day B) 2.7 L/day C) 3.7 L/day D) 4.7 L/day
C
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The AI for water, which includes total water from drinking water, other beverages, and water in solid foods, is constant from 19 years of age through more than 70 years old, with 3.7 L/day for men and 2.7 L/day for women.
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