Özet:

Water is an essential nutrient for body homeostasis and human survival. Staying hydrated is essential for any individual, especially for those who practice physical activity who, due to the wear and tear caused by the practice of physical exercise, have greater water loss. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and hydration strategies adopted by practitioners of physical activity. This is an observational, cross-sectional study, in which an exploratory methodology was used, using descriptive research. The sample was for convenience, being recruited practitioners of physical activity over 18 years old, of both sexes, self-reported as healthy. The research was carried out through an online self-administered questionnaire that contained personal information, questions about hydration, physical activity, frequency and weighing habits. The questionnaire was prepared and made available on the Google Forms platform. The link to answer the questionnaire was sent to professionals in the sports field and made available on social media. The inclusion of participants was subject to their agreement and signing of the Informed Consent Form. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results, being presented as mean ± standard deviation and percentage distribution. In general, participants have basic knowledge about hydration. However, it was found that these individuals have low water intake in relation to their individual needs. As for knowledge, they present a low level related to hydration strategies, which may be associated with the emergence of dehydration symptoms in the studied population.

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