Characterizing fluid intake and physical activity in university students within the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study determined fluid intake and physical activity behaviors among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

College students (n = 1014; females, 75.6%) completed an online survey during the Spring 2020 academic semester following the initial global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Academic standing, habitation situation, and University/College responses to COVID-19 were collected. Participants completed the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and a 15-item Beverage Questionnaire (BEVQ-15) to determine physical activity level and fluid intake behaviors, respectively.

Results

Females (1920 ± 960 mL) consumed significantly less fluid than males (2400 ± 1270 mL, p < 0.001). Living off-campus (p < 0.01) and living with a spouse/partner (

SUBMITTER: Adams WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9709366 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature