Player-Reported Fluid Intake and Measured Hydration Status in NCAA Division I Football Players During Fall Training Camp

Hydration is critical to the health and sports performance of athletes. Position statements from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics include recommendations for adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration. Dehydration is associated with physiologic changes, including increased core body temperature and heart rate that can lead to performance deficits. Decreases in muscle strength can occur at levels of 5% dehydration, and reductions in aerobic power and endurance take place at levels of 3–4% dehydration. Despite the importance of hydration, athletes frequently participate in training or competition in a dehydrated state.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Kelly Finan

Program(s): Master of Science, RDN Training

Year: 2017

Adviser(s):

• Marian L. Neuhouser