| Hydration status, knowledge, and behavior in youths at summer sports camps. | |
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PMID: 19211940 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: To assess the hydration status and level of hydration knowledge of youths at summer sports camps. METHODS: Sixty-seven active youths, 57 males (mean +/- SD, 12 +/- 2 y, 136 +/- 16 cm, 50.6 +/- 21.1 kg) and 10 females (13 +/- 2 y, 153 +/- 8 cm, 45.2 +/- 9.0 kg) participated in 4 d of sports camp. Hydration status was assessed before the first practice (AM) and after the second practice (PM). Participants completed surveys assessing hydration knowledge (HAQ) and hydration habits on day 3 and a self-assessment (EQ#1). RESULTS: Mean AM urine specific gravity (USG) and urine osmolality (Uosm) scores ranged from minimal to significant dehydration across 4 d, even when temperatures were mild. Correlations between hydration indices and EQ#1, ranging from 0.11 to -0.51, were statistically significant (P < .05), indicating that subjects recognized when they were doing a good or bad job hydrating. HAQ did not correlate strongly with hydration indices suggesting other impediments to hydration. Thirst correlated negatively with EQ#1 (from -0.29 to -0.60). CONCLUSION: Hydration at summer sports camp is a concern and special efforts need to be made to help youths develop hydration strategies. |
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Authors:
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Nora R Decher; Douglas J Casa; Susan W Yeargin; Matthew S Ganio; Michelle L Levreault; Catie L Dann; Camille T James; Megan A McCaffrey; Caitlin B Oconnor; Scott W Brown |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of sports physiology and performance Volume: 3 ISSN: 1555-0265 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-12 Completed Date: 2009-03-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101276430 Medline TA: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 262-78 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, USA. |
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Adolescent Anthropometry Child Connecticut Dehydration / prevention & control, urine Female Fluid Therapy / utilization* Football / physiology* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Hot Temperature / adverse effects Humans Male Pennsylvania Physical Exertion / physiology* Questionnaires Soccer / physiology* |
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