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Fluid Balance and Hydration for Human Performance

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This chapter examines fluid balance for human performance. Topics reviewed in this chapter include the nature and function of water in human physiology as it pertains to maintaining daily fluid balance; the relationship of fluid balance to human performance when administered before, during, and after exercise; and the efficacy of carbohydrate and specially formulated drinks to promote improved fluid balance. While dehydration is rarely observed during lower-intensity exercise associated with physical activity while indoors and under controlled environmental conditions, increased preventive strategies are required at higher-intensity, longer exercise bouts and under more extreme conditions. The chapter concludes with recommendations to optimize fluid balance in recreational activities and sports.

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Acknowledgment

The editors of this 2nd edition publication wish to gratefully acknowledge the professional chapter contributions of Dr. Allyn Byars in the 1st edition of Nutritional Supplements for Sports and Exercise. Without question, Dr. Byars’ dedicated involvement with this process has helped move our professional academy forward in the dynamic realm of sport nutrition.

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  1. School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

    Neil M. Johannsen PhD

  2. Woodbolt International, Bryan, TX, USA

    Conrad P. Earnest PhD, FACSM

  3. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

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  1. Exercise Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, USA

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  2. Biomedical and Lifestyle Diseases (BioLED) Unit, Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Living, College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  3. The Center For Applied Health Sciences (CAHS), Stow, Ohio, USA

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  4. Nutrition & Applied Clinical Trials, QPS-MRA (Miami Research) & Athletics Department, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA

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  5. Exercise & Sport Science Laboratory, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, USA

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Johannsen, N.M., Earnest, C.P. (2015). Fluid Balance and Hydration for Human Performance. In: Greenwood, M., Cooke, M., Ziegenfuss, T., Kalman, D., Antonio, J. (eds) Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18230-8_6

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