Analysis of the drinks that contribute to the hydration of andalusian sportspeople

  • A. Palacín-Arce Research Group on Nutrition. Diet and Risk Assessment-AGR255. Nutrition and Food Science Department. University of Granada. Granada. Spain.
  • M. Mariscal-Arcas Research Group on Nutrition. Diet and Risk Assessment-AGR255. Nutrition and Food Science Department. University of Granada. Granada. Spain. Food Technology Department. Nutrition and Food Science. University of Murcia. Murcia. Spain.
  • C. Monteagudo Research Group on Nutrition. Diet and Risk Assessment-AGR255. Nutrition and Food Science Department. University of Granada. Granada. Spain.
  • M.C. Fernández de Alba-Sánchez Andalusian Centre of Sport Medicine (CAMD). Junta de Andalucía. Spain.
  • J.R. Gómez-Puerto Andalusian Centre of Sport Medicine (CAMD). Junta de Andalucía. Spain.
  • C. Ruiz-Verdeja Andalusian Centre of Sport Medicine (CAMD). Junta de Andalucía. Spain.
  • J.D. Beas-Jiménez Andalusian Centre of Sport Medicine (CAMD). Junta de Andalucía. Spain.
  • F. Olea-Serrano Research Group on Nutrition. Diet and Risk Assessment-AGR255. Nutrition and Food Science Department. University of Granada. Granada. Spain.
Keywords: Deportistas, Hidratación, Dieta Sportspeople, Hydration, Diet Atletas, Hidratação, Dieta

Abstract

 

Objectives. To estimate the water balance in a healthy population of sportspeople from Southern Spain and determine the sources of their fluid intake, evaluating the contribution of different types of drink and comparing the results by sex and province of residence.

Methods. Three hundred eighty-six sportspeople (231 males, 152 females) were enrolled in the study. A questionnaire was administered to calculate nutrient intake through diet and physical activity, and anthropometric measures were taken according to ISAK standards. SPSS-15 was used for data analyses.

Results. Fruit juice, tap water, bottled water, processed fruit juice, carbonated drinks, and isotonic drinks comprised 96% of the total water intake. Simple sugar consumption represented 4.44% of daily calorie intake. Significant differences were found between sexes and between professionals and amateurs. The amount of drinks consumed varied as a function of the quality of the drinking water, which significantly differed among the eight Andalusian provinces.

Conclusion. This study population did not fully meet fluid intake recommendations, compliance with hydration recommendations varied as a function of the sex and the amateur or professional status of these sportspeople. The pattern of drinks consumption also differed according to their place of residence.

 
 
Published
2018-05-01
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2013): March 2013
Section
Originals
Page/s
12-16