1. HIDRATAREA - O PROBLEMĂ DE SĂNĂTATE PUBLICĂ.
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Marin-Ștefan, Gabriela, Ștefan, Mihaela Horhocea, Horhocea, Daniel, and Badea, Mihaela
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Introduction: Water has many functions in the human body. Hydration is under homeostatic control, through mechanisms that modify the elimination pathways, stimulating the appearance of the sensation of thirst. Dehydration is not a medical condition, but it is a common cause of death. Dehydration occurs when a person loses enough fluid, so the body no longer has enough fluid to perform its normal functions. Objective: This paper aims to highlight the level of knowledge about the importance of hydration in maintaining health. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed using 175 subjects from Brasov (Romania), divided into two groups: sedentary group and athletes. The recruitment was thought for a determined period time in a prospective way. It was administered questionnaires regarding the problem of correct hydration (adapted from the Plant LIBRA-245199 project and Beverage intake questionnaire -BEVQ). Results: Based on the responses of the study participants, it was observed that water is the most consumed liquid by them. The participants of the two groups felt the need to consume more water during the study and physical effort. Volunteers felt sleepier during the day if they don't drink enough fluids. Conclusion: It was observed that proper hydration reduces fatigue and creates a feeling of wellbeing. Water is the most consumed liquid by volunteers in both groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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