Water intake and hydration physiology during childhood
Physiology I. Characteristics of water physiology from infancy to adolescenceI.1. Body water contentI.2. Body water balanceI.2.1. Main water losses in childrenI.2.2. Water gainsI.3. Body water balance regulationI.3.1. Regulation by kidneysI.3.2. Thirst mechanismI.3.3. ThermoregulationHealth importanceII. Importance of adequate hydration for children's healthII.1. Assessing risk of dehydrationII.2. Hydration status and physical activityII.2.1. Effects of dehydration during physical activityII.2.2. Are children affected differently than adults during exercise?II.2.3. Water consumption and physical activityII.3. Hydration status and cognitive functionII.3.1. What is cognition?II.3.2. The impact of dehydration on cognitive function in childrenII.3.3. Beneficial effect of increasing water intakeConsumptionIII. The Challenge of hydration in childrenIII.1. Total water intakes and fluid consumption in childrenIII.1.1. Guidelines for total water intakeIII.1.2. Fluid consumption in childrenIII.2. Improved water intake: a corner-stone of childhood lifestyle programsIII.2.1. The promisingeffect of water intake on overweight preventionIII.2.2. A priority action for a healthier lifestyle in childrenIII.2.3. Action worldwide: example of a long-term development programAs a conclusionReferencesQuiz
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