ROLE OF TASTE PREFERENCE ON FLUID INTAKE DURING AND AFTER 90 MIN OF RUNNING AT 60% VO2MAX IN THE HEAT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between taste preference and total fluid intake during a 90-min run at 60% VO2max as well as during a 90-min period of seated recovery under hyperthermic conditions (30 degrees C, 50% RH), comparing the ad libitum intake of water and two carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks (one [...]

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FLUID INTAKE AND HYDRATION: CRITICAL INDICATORS OF NURSING HOME QUALITY

Hydration issues are important considerations for the elderly and infirm. What was previously taken for granted often becomes the focus of daily attention. Nursing homes must take a proactive stance in designing systems and training staff to deal with hydration. The minimum daily fluid requirements, and the steps necessary to investigate suspected dehydration, should be [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:42+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Assessment methodologies, Scientific papers|0 Comments

DIFFERENCE IN REHYDRATION PROCESS DUE TO SALT CONCENTRATION OF DRINKING WATER IN RATS

Albino rats were thermally dehydrated (approximately 8% of body wt), divided into five groups, and given tap water or 0.2, 0.45, 0.9, or 2.0% NaCl solution ad libitum for 16 h. Rats given 0.9 or 0.45% NaCl solution regained fluid loss completely in 3-3.5 h, whereas those given 0.2% solution became fully rehydrated at 10 [...]