New Study Shows Healthier Hydration Habits Could Reduce Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease
Third annual Hydration for Health Scientific Meeting details the momentum
building around the issue of human hydration
Paris, France – June 28, 2011 – A distinguished body of international scientific and medical experts will convene in Evian on July 1stfor the third annual DANONE-sponsored ‘Hydration for Health’ (H4H) Scientific meeting. With momentum now growing around the importance of hydration, this year’s meeting will focus on worldwide growing public health issues related to poor hydration, and the practical steps that can be taken to help people improve their drinking behaviour.
The meeting will unite public health opinion leaders, care practitioners and experts from around the globe, including Dr Strippoli of the University of Sydney,Dr Muckelbauer of the Berlin School of Public Healthand Pr Kavouras of Harokopio University in Greece.
A recently published study from Dr Strippoliidentified a positive relationship between low fluid intake and the occurrence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study is a first step towards showing the potential of increased water intake as a new and low cost nutritional means to prevent CKD inthe general population.
“This study clearly indicates that drinking the right amount of water each day is imperative for optimum health and wellbeing” said Dr Laurent Le Bellego of Danone Research. “With a significant portion of people around the world not drinking enough water, we hope the results of this third annual meeting will encourage advisers and practitioners to include a sufficient daily intake of water in their dietary recommendations.”
New Kidney-Fact website launched
During the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to review an interactive website called “kidney-facts” that has been developed to help healthcare professionals educate their patients about the essential elements of kidney health. The easy to understand and interactive online environment, also aims to educate the general public on the essential
and overlooked role our kidneys play in our overall health. The website, created as part of Danone Research’s collaboration with ISN, the International Society of Nephrology, also provides healthy diet, exercise and lifestylestips. The collaboration aims at raising awareness of kidney health and the importance of a healthy hydration amongst the general public.
Increasing Water intake improvesphysical endurance in youth
Another expert, Professor Kavouras of HarokopioUniversity in Greece, will reveal the findings of research into how fluid intake affects performance during endurance exercise in children. Data was collected from 92 children who participated in the field tests. The study indicated that performance in an endurance run was significantly improved for those who had received educational advice on the importance of drinking water during exercise. Another interesting finding was that more than 80% of the children who participated were in a dehydrated state when they entered the test. These findings suggest that children may not drink enough in their daily life to be properly hydrated, a problem that can be exacerbated when they exercise.
Association between children’s beverage consumption and body weight
Dr Muckelbauer, of the Berlin School of Public Health, will explain the results of water intervention programs in German schools. Her findings suggestthat a combined environmental and educational intervention focusing on the promotion of higher water intake is effective in preventing children from being overweight.
Summary agenda: 3rd Annual Hydration for Health Meeting
INTRODUCTION: The Hydration for health Initiative: ‘progress so far’
SESSION 1: Societal Stakes
SESSION 2: New Science
SESSION 3: Intervention for Behaviour Change
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
Further details will be available after the meeting. For interview opportunities and further information, please contact:
Anna Richardson, +44 (0)20 7300 6159, Burson-Marsteller for Danone