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Table 2 Self-reported mean number of daily fluid servings among participants by mean* hydration status (n=68)

From: Hydration status of underground miners in a temperate Australian region

Hydration status

Water (250 mL)

†Tea & coffee (250 mL)

Alcohol (Standard drinks)

**Sugary drinks (250-500 mL)

Milk (250 mL)

Other

Hydrated (n=27)

3.0

1.8

1.5

1.4

1.0

0.1

Dehydrated (n=41)

3.0

1.7

1.6

1.3

1.0

0.2

  1. *Average of pre-shift and post-shift USG result.
  2. †Coffee represents 71.4% of this total.
  3. **Includes fruit juice, soft drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks.