Review of Methods of Improving the Intake and Absorption of Water into the Body by the Use of Alternative Supply Methods and/or Additives.

Thomson, G. F.; Walker, G. J.; Forbes-Ewan, C. H.

Review of Methods of Improving the Intake and Absorption of Water into the Body by the Use of Alternative Supply Methods and/or Additives.

1997

Thomson, G. F. | Walker, G. J. | Forbes-Ewan, C. H.

Defence personnel working in the heat run the risk of heat illnesses and decreased performance due to hypohydration. Physiological, psychological and mechanical methods for improving the intake and absorption of water into the body are discussed. Recommendations include evaluation of the effectiveness and service suitability of bladder' style delivery systems, and water bottles with push/pull tops such as those used on some sports bottles, consideration of the inclusion of sports drinks' into ration packs, and studies on hyperhydration.

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australia dehydration drinking water food physical fitness psychology thirst

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Hydration.; *body fluids; Foreign report; Stress physiology; *oral intake; Heat stress(physiology); Illness; Water bottles; Sports drinks; Exhaustion(psychological); Biological absorption; Military personnel; *performance(human); Food service and nutrition

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English

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DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)DTIC AND NTIS

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DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)

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Review of Methods of Improving the Intake and Absorption of Water into the Body by the Use of Alternative Supply Methods and/or Additives.

1997

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