Models of hydration and nutrition require environmental data

Abstract

AbstractObjective:To recognize the causality of environmental factors (i.e. temperature, humidity and sun exposure) on nutritional variables, specifically body water balance and water-seeking behaviour.Design:Author perspective.Setting:Global.Participants:Not applicable.Results:A free-standing code supplement is provided to facilitate investigators in accessing meteorological data for incorporation into analyses related to nutrition and hydration.Conclusions:Analytical models related to human hydration should account for the environment de rigueur.