Publicaciones científicas
Water: neglected, unappreciated and under researched
Water, an essential nutrient, is often ignored in reports of dietary surveys and nutrition. Although it is ubiquitous in foods and beverages, the attention is often focused on the minerals or calorific values of the [...]
Hydration biomarkers in free-living adults with different levels of habitual fluid consumption
Little is known about the impact of habitual fluid intake on physiology. Specifically, biomarkers of hydration status and body water regulation have not been adequately explored in adults who consume different fluid volumes in everyday [...]
Thermal stress in north Western Australian iron ore mining staff.
INTRODUCTION: Demand for Australian mined iron ore has increased employment within this sector, thus exposing increased numbers of workers to the harsh Australian climate. This study examined the influence of hot (>30°C wet bulb globe [...]
Hydration status of underground miners in a temperate Australian region
BACKGROUND: Dehydration is a health risk for miners in tropical regions of Australia. However, it is not known whether dehydration poses a health risk to miners working in temperate regions of Australia. METHODS: A cross-sectional [...]