According to the DRI Committee

According to the DRI Committee,

A) beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs.
B) a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day.
C) caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similar to that contributed by non-caffeinated beverages.
D) caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes.
E) caffeine actually helps your body synthesize water internally and so is "hyper-hydrating".