Relationship Between Intake of Fluid, Potassium, Sodium With Hydration Status

Abstract

Background: Body fluids contain water and electrolytes in which both are needed by the body. The most needed electrolytes in the body are sodium (Na⁺) and potassium (K⁺). Potassium in the body works with sodium in regulating the body's electrolyte charge. An imbalance of fluids in the body can cause dehydration. This research aims to knowing the relationship between intake of fluid, potassium, and sodium with hydration status. Method: This research was an observational study with a cross-sectional approach with 56 samples. The sampling technique used random sampling. Fluid intake was taken with 2x24 hour Food Recall, intake of potassium and sodium was taken with SQ-FFQ. Data were analyzed using the Rank Spearman test. Results: The highest fluid intake of respondents was less category at 98,21%. Potassium intake of all respondents included in the category of less. The highest sodium intake of respondents was less category at 94,6%. The highest hydration status of respondents was less hydrated by 73,2%. Based on bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between fluid intake and hydration status (p = 0,000), but there was no relationship between potassium intake and hydration status (p = 0,135) and there was no relationship between sodium intake and hydration status (p = 0,414). Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between fluid intake and hydration status. There was no relationship between potassium intake and sodium intake with hydration status.