According to the DRI Committee, the adequate intake for total water for a female is:
A)2 cups per day.
B)2.7 L per day.
C)3.7 L per day.
D)24 ounces per day.

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The DRI Committee recommends an adequate intake of 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of total water per day for females, which includes fluids from all sources such as beverages, food, and metabolism. Option A (2 cups per day) and D (24 ounces per day) are significantly lower than the recommended intake, and option C (3.7 L per day) is actually the adequate intake for adult males, not females. The DRI Committee recommends an adequate intake of 2.7 L (91 ounces or about 11 cups) of total water per day for females, which includes water from all sources such as beverages, food, and metabolic water production. Option A and D are not enough for the daily recommendation, while Option C is too high.

According to the DRI Committee, the Adequate Intake for Total