Beyond Adequate: Understanding the Science of Optimal Hydration

Description: Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining long-term health, yet only about 40% of the US population meet the National Academy of Medicine recommendations for adequate fluid intakes. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) play an integral role in helping patients understand the importance of optimal water balance and staying properly hydrated. In this 75-minute webinar from PepsiCo Health & Nutrition Sciences (H&NS), learn from two hydration experts as they review current fluid intake trends in the US. Experts will discuss the effects of chronic suboptimal fluid consumption and its impact on health and explore strategies for counseling patients on optimal hydration, including the latest evidence-based recommendations and practical tips for incorporating optimal hydration guidance into your practice.

This webinar will aim to:

1. Introduce the most recent science of hydration and its effects on health and wellbeing
2. Review current fluid intake trends and hydration status in the United States
3. Discuss strategies from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s perspective on how to counsel patients to achieve optimal hydration

Moderator:

• Lisa Heaton, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
  Associate Principal Scientist @ Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Presenters:

• Stavros Kavouras, PhD, FACSM, FECSS
  Professor of Nutrition, Assistant Dean at the College of Health Solutions, Founding Director of Hydration Science Lab @ Arizona State University
   
• Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, FAND
  Owner @ Active Eating Advice, Co-Founder @ Performance 365, Sports Dietitian @ Kansas City Chiefs

This program is sponsored by PepsiCo Health & Nutrition Sciences. The speakers received compensation from PepsiCo for their participation. Any opinions or scientific interpretations expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of PepsiCo, Inc.