Program Description

Hydration science is an emerging field of research. In the past 5 years, there has been an impressive amount of new data published, going from cognitive science to kidney pathophysiology. This session aims at reviewing the latest and giving the audience the state-of-art of hydration science.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the latest science on hydration and its effects on health. 

CPE Credit Designation Statement

ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 CPEUs. Dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  ASN (Provider #NS010) is accredited and approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs for Registered Dietitians.

Learning Level 2

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Suggested Learning Codes:

4040: Disease prevention
5340: Renal diseases
4000: Wellness and public health

Agenda

From state to process: defining and measuring hydration, Erica T. Perrier, Ph.D., Danone Nutricia Research, France                                  

Role of water intake in Chronic Kidney Diseases: potential mechanisms of dehydration-Induced Renal Injury?, Richard J. Johnson, MD, Professor, University of Colorado, USA

Challenges and complexity in assessing effects of dehydration on cognitive functions, Harris R. Lieberman, PhD, USA

Fluid intake behaviors in daily life: assessment methodology and levers for behavior change, Isabelle Guelinckx, PhD, Danone Nutricia Research, France

Perspectives and future directions for hydration research, Lawrence E. Armstrong, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, USA

Q&A session