Hydration Status: Influence of Exercise and Diet Quality.

Physical activity, adherence to a healthy diet, and healthy beverage pattern are considered essential components of a healthy lifestyle. We aimed to evaluate the associations between physical exercise, diet quality, and total fluid intake, along with fluid recommendations compliance in a sample of adults. Data on fluid intake from different types of beverages were collected in a cross-sectional study, in 1161 men and women between 18 and 65 years of age, using a fluid-specific diary. Exercise was evaluated with a self-reported questionnaire, and quality of diet was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index-2010 (HEI). Mean volume of water consumed was 1497.5 mL for men, 1309.5 mL for women. A total of 37.4% did not follow the recommendations of the European Food Safety Agency for total water intake. There was a statistically significant difference (P = .002) between total water intake and follow-up of recommendations, as well as for sex (P < .001). Mean HEI-2010 score was 65.21. There were no statistically significant differences (P = .301) in HEI index among better or worse hydration. Sport variables had influence on milliliters of water consumed (P < .001). Participants who engaged in more physical exercise exhibit a healthier pattern of fluid intake. Healthy individuals with the highest scores for HEI-2010 did not present the healthiest beverage patterns.

[Bad results obtained from the current public health policies and recommendations of hydration].

INTRODUCTION: Achieving an adequate intake of water is crucial within a balanced diet. For that purpose, dietary guidelines for healthy eating and drinking are an important consideration and need to be updated and disseminated to the population. AIM: We aimed to evaluate the liquid intake habits of a Mediterranean and Latin American population (Spain-Portugal and Mexico-Uruguay) and if they support the current recommendations of hydration by the EFSA. METHODS: A record of fluid intake was obtained from 1168 participants from 4 countries above; and then compared with current consensus about hydration 1600 mL/day (female) and 2000 mL/day (male). RESULTS: The average fluid intake slightly surpassed the recommended: mean of 2049 mL/day (2,223 mL in males, 1,938 mL in females). Portugal stood out due to its lower intake (mean of 1,365 mL/day). Water contributed the largest part to total fluid intake (37%) in all countries (mean of 1365 mL/day). Hot beverages (18%) and milk and derivates (17%) follow water in highest consumption. The 20% of males and only 0.3% of females knew recommendations of hydration, while 63.3% of males and 62% of females followed them. Only 8.4% of people who follow the recommendations know them. CONCLUSION: The people studied surpassed the recommendation, although majority they didn´t know it. Future research should examine actual beverage consumption patterns and evaluate if the current consensuses are correctly adapted to the population needs. Hydration's policies should be transmitted to the population for their knowledge and adequate compliance.

Bad results obtained from the current public health policies and recommendations of hydration / Malos resultados obtenidos a partir de las actuales políticas de salud pública y recomendaciones de hidratación

Introduction: Achieving an adequate intake of water is crucial within a balanced diet. For that purpose, dietary guidelines for healthy eating and drinking are an important consideration and need to be updated and disseminated to the population. Aim: We aimed to evaluate the liquid intake habits of a Mediterranean and Latin American population (Spain-Portugal and Mexico-Uruguay) and if they support the current recommendations of hydration by the EFSA. Methods: A record of fluid intake was obtained from 1,168 participants from 4 countries above; and then compared with current consensus about hydration 1,600 mL/day (female) and 2,000 mL/day (male). Results: The average fluid intake slightly surpassed the recommended: mean of 2,049 mL/day (2,223 mL in males, 1,938 mL in females). Portugal stood out due to its lower intake (mean of 1,365 mL/day). Water contributed the largest part to total fluid intake (37%) in all countries (mean of 1,365 mL/day). Hot beverages (18%) and milk and derivates (17%) follow water in highest consumption. The 20% of males and only 0.3% of females knew recommendations of hydration, while 63.3% of males and 62% of females followed them. Only 8.4% of people who follow the recommendations know them. Conclusion: The people studied surpassed the recommendation, although the majority did not realize. Future research should examine actual beverage consumption patterns and evaluate if the current consensuses are correctly adapted to the population needs. Hydration’s policies should be transmitted to the population for their knowledge and adequate compliance (AU)

Introducción: el consumo adecuado de agua es crucial dentro de una dieta equilibrada. Para ello, las directrices dietéticas para una alimentación saludable e hidratación son una consideración importante y necesitan ser actualizadas y difundidas a toda la población. Objetivo: el objetivo fue evaluar los hábitos de ingesta de líquidos de una población mediterránea y latinoamericana (España-Portugal y México-Uruguay) y si cumplen con las recomendaciones actuales de hidratación por parte de la EFSA. Métodos: se obtuvo un registro de la ingesta de líquidos de 1.168 participantes de los 4 países ya mencionados; y luego se comparó con el consenso actual sobre hidratación 1.600 ml/día (mujeres) y 2.000 ml/día (hombres). Resultados: la ingesta de líquidos promedio superó ligeramente la recomendada: media de 2.016 ml/día (2.149 ml en hombres, 1.884 ml en mujeres). Portugal destacó debido a su menor consumo (media de 1.365 ml/día). El agua aportó la mayor parte de la ingesta total de líquidos (37%) en todos los países (media de 1.365 ml/día). Las bebidas calientes (18%) y la leche y derivados (17%) siguieron al agua en mayor consumo. El 20% de los hombres y solo el 0,3% de las mujeres conocían las recomendaciones de hidratación, mientras que el 63,3% de los hombres y el 62% de las mujeres las seguía. Solo el 8,4% de la gente que las seguía conocía a la vez las recomendaciones. Conclusión: las personas estudiadas superaron las recomendaciones, aunque la mayoría no las conocía. Investigaciones futuras deberían examinar los patrones actuales de consumo de bebidas y evaluar si los consensos actuales se adaptan correctamente a las necesidades de la población. Las políticas de hidratación deben ser transmitidas a la población para su conocimiento y cumplimiento adecuado (AU)