Rehydration with a caffeinated beverage during the nonexercise periods of 3 consecutive days of 2-a-day practices.

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of rehydration with a caffeinated beverage during nonexercise periods on hydration status throughout consecutive practices in the heat. Ten (7 women, 3 men) partially heat- acclimated athletes (age 24 +/-1y, body fat 19.2 +/- 2 %, weight 68.4 +/- 4.0 kg, height 170 +/- 3 [...]

Voluntary dehydration and alliesthesia for water.

The purpose of this experiment was to explore the complex relationship between fluid consumption and consumption factors (thirst, voluntary dehydration, water alliesthesia, palatability, work-rest cycle) during a simulated 14.5-km desert walk (treadmill, 1.34 m X s-1, 5% grade, 40 degrees C dry bulb/26 degrees C wet bulb, and wind speed of approximately 1.2 m X [...]

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EARLY ORAL HYDRATION: A NOVEL REGIMEN FOR MANAGEMENT AFTER ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTION.

OBJECTIVE: To compare early oral hydration versus the conventional intravenous fluid replacement after elective cesarean section. METHODS: Two hundred women performed elective cesarean section were selected and randomized to: Regimen I (n = 100): early oral hydration (sips of fruit juices sweetened with honey once the women felt thirst immediately after the operation, then solid [...]

The effect on hydration of two diets, one with and one without plain water.

OBJECTIVE: To measure the effect on hydration of two regimens, one that included drinking water as part of the dietary beverages and one that did not. METHODS: In healthy, sedentary subjects, two different diets were evaluated for their effect on hydration. Trial A provided plain water to drink as part of the beverages served. Trial [...]

ACUTE MATERNAL HYDRATION IN THIRD-TRIMESTER OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS: EFFECTS ON AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUME, UTEROPLACENTAL PERFUSION, AND FETAL BLOOD FLOW AND URINE OUTPUT.

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine whether acute maternal hydration in pregnancies with third-trimester oligohydramnios (1) increases amniotic fluid index and hourly fetal urine production rate and (2) alters uteroplacental perfusion and fetal blood flow. STUDY DESIGN: Ten women with third-trimester oligohydramnios (amniotic fluid index < or = 5 cm) and 10 controls with normal [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:08+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Pregnancy and infancy, Scientific papers|0 Comments

Hydration needs throughout the lifespan.

In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report presenting reference intake information about water, sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes for Americans and Canadians. The report established, for the first time, adequate intakes (AI) for total water (from drinking water, beverages, and food) for healthy people. An AI is the recommended average daily intake [...]

Hydration and cognitive function in children.

Massachusetts 02111, USA. Adequate fluid intake is critical for survival. While adults are at liberty to drink fluids as wanted, children and infants are dependent upon caregivers for food and fluid. Children are at greater risk for dehydration than adults due to their higher surface-to-mass ratio. Additionally, children have different thirst sensitivities and body cooling [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:07+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Children, Scientific papers|0 Comments

An exploration of factors that influence the regular consumption of water by Irish primary school children.

BACKGROUND: Inadequate hydration has been linked to many factors that may impact on children's education and health. Teachers play an important role in the education and behaviour of children. Previous research has demonstrated low water intake amongst children and negative teachers' attitudes to water in the classroom. The present study aimed to explore teachers' knowledge [...]