Stavros Kavouras
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Phone: 602 4962547
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Wexford 850 N. 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Dr. Kavouras is a Professor and Assistant Dean of graduate education for the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. He is the founding director of the Hydration Science Lab, which studies how water intake impacts health and performance.
Dr. Kavouras is one of the top 2% of the world's most cited scientists for 5 years in a row, the author of more than 170 peer review articles, cited more than 11,500 times (h-index 56), and has given lectures in 31 countries. His current research focuses on:
- hydration and glucose regulation
- fluid composition for optimizing hydration
- children’s hydration and obesity
He is the Editor-in-chief of the Hydration section for Nutrients, a section editor of the European Journal of Nutrition, and associate editor of Frontiers in Nutrition. Professor Kavouras is a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the European College of Sports Science. He is also an elected member of the American Society of Nutrition, the Obesity Society, and the American Physiological Society.
- Post-doc Yale University School of Medicine
- Ph.D. University of Connecticut
- M.S. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
- B.S. University of Athens, Greece
- Glucose Regulation/Diabetes
- Fluid composition for optimal hydration
- Child Hydration
- Body Weight Regulation/Obesity
- Vascular Health/Cardiovascular Disease
- Cognitive Function & mood
- Kidney health
- Hydration and Performance
Hydration Science Lab
Selected Publications from 170+
- Adams JD, Capitan-Jimenez C, Burchfield JM, Jansen LT, Kavouras SA. Smartphone-Based Analysis of Urine Reagent Strips Is Inaccurate for Assessing Underhydration. Telemed J E Health (July 18, 2019).
- Suh H, Summers LG, Seal AD, Colburn AT, Mauromoustakos A, Perrier ET, Bottin JH, Kavouras SA. Afternoon urine osmolality is equivalent to 24 h for hydration assessment in healthy children. Eur J Clin Nutr 25: 377, 2019.
- Armstrong LE, Kavouras SA. Thirst and Drinking Paradigms: Evolution from Single Factor Effects to Brainwide Dynamic Networks. Nutrients 11, 2019.
- Jansen LT, Suh H, Adams JD, Sprong CA, Seal AD, Scott DM, Butts CL, Melander O, Kirkland TW, Vanhaecke T, Dolci A, Lemetais G, Perrier ET, Kavouras SA. Osmotic stimulation of vasopressin acutely impairs glucose regulation: a counterbalanced, crossover trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 110: 1344–1352, 2019.
- Adams JD, Capitan-Jimenez C, Burchfield JM, Jansen LT, Kavouras SA. Smartphone-Based Analysis of Urine Reagent Strips Is Inaccurate for Assessing Underhydration. Telemed J E Health. 2019 Jul 18.
- Seal AD, Anastasiou CA, Skenderi KP, Echegaray M, Yiannakouris N, Tsekouras YE, Matalas AL, Yannakoulia M, Pechlivani F, Kavouras SA. Incidence of Hyponatremia During a Continuous 246-km Ultramarathon Running Race. Front Nutr 6: 161, 2019.
- Adams JD, Capitan-Jimenez C, Huggins RA, Casa DJ, Mauromoustakos A, Kavouras SA. Urine Reagent Strips Are Inaccurate for Assessing Hypohydration: A Brief Report. Clin J Sport Med 29: 506–508, 2019.
- Adams JD, Scott DM, Brand NA, Suh H, Seal AD, McDermott BP, Ganio MS, Kavouras SA. Mild hypohydration impairs cycle ergometry performance in the heat: A blinded study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2019 May;29(5):686–95.
- Kavouras SA. Hydration, dehydration, underhydration, optimal hydration: are we barking up the wrong tree? Eur J Nutr 58: 471–473, 2019.
- Suh H, Kavouras SA. Water intake and hydration state in children. Eur J Nutr 58: 475–496, 2019.
- Adams JD, Sekiguchi Y, Seal A, Suh HG, Sprong C, Jansen L, Kavouras SA. Dehydration Impairs Exercise Performance Independent of Thirst Perception: A Blinded Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 50: 1697–1703, 2018.
- Adams JD, Sekiguchi Y, Seal A, Suh HG, Sprong C, Jansen L, Kavouras SA. Dehydration Impairs Exercise Performance Independent of Thirst Perception: A Blinded Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 50: 1697–1703, 2018.
- Morin C, Gandy J, Brazeilles R, Moreno LA, Kavouras SA, Martinez H, Salas-Salvadó J, Bottin J, Guelinckx I. Fluid intake patterns of children and adolescents: results of six Liq.In7 national cross-sectional surveys. Eur J Nutr 34: 2551–11, 2018.
- Bougatsas D, Arnaoutis G, Panagiotakos DB, Seal AD, Johnson EC, Bottin JH, Tsipouridi S, Kavouras SA. Fluid consumption pattern and hydration among 8-14 years-old children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 72: 420–427, 2018.
- Arnaoutis G, Verginadis P, Seal AD, Vogiatzis I, Sidossis LS, Kavouras SA. Progressive Dehydration in Junior Laser Class Sailors During World Championship. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 28:75–81, 2018.
- Johnson EC, Péronnet F, Jansen LT, Capitan-Jimenez C, Adams JD, Guelinckx I, Jimenez L, Mauromoustakos A, Kavouras SA. Validation Testing Demonstrates Efficacy of a 7-Day Fluid Record to Estimate Daily Water Intake in Adult Men and Women When Compared with Total Body Water Turnover Measurement. J. Nutr. 147:2001-2007, 2017.
- Seal AD, Bardis CN, Gavrieli A, Grigorakis P, Adams JD, Arnaoutis G, Yannakoulia M, Kavouras SA. Coffee with High but Not Low Caffeine Content Augments Fluid and Electrolyte Excretion at Rest. Frontiers in Nutrition4: 40, 2017.
- Johnson EC, Bardis CN, Jansen LT, Adams JD, Kirkland TW, Kavouras SA. Reduced water intake deteriorates glucose regulation in patients with type 2 diabetes. Nutrition Research 43: 25–32, 2017.
- Bardis CN, Kavouras SA, Adams JD, Geladas ND, Panagiotakos D B, & Sidossis L S. Prescribed Drinking Leads to Better Cycling Performance than Ad Libitum Drinking. Med Sci Sports Exerc 49: 1244–1251, 2017.
- Kavouras SA, Bougatsas D, Johnson EC, Arnaoutis G, Tsipouridi S, Panagiotakos DB. Water intake and urinary hydration biomarkers in children. Eur J Clin Nutr 71: 530–535, 2017.
- Arnaoutis G, Kavouras SA, Stratakis N, Likka M, Mitrakou A, Papamichael C, Sidossis LS, Stamatelopoulos K. The effect of hypohydration on endothelial function in young healthy adults. Eur J Nutr 56: 1211–1217, 2017.
- Armstrong LE, Kavouras SA, Walsh NP, Roberts WO. Diagnosing dehydration? Blend evidence with clinical observations. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care.19: 434–438, 2016.
- Kavouras SA, Johnson EC, Bougatsas D, Arnaoutis G, Panagiotakos DB, Perrier E, Klein A. Validation of a urine color scale for assessment of urine osmolality in healthy children. Eur J Nutr. 2016;55: 907–915.
- Anastasiou CA, Stamatelopoulos A, Dedeilias P, Charitos C, Sidossis LS, Kavouras SA. Intracellular diglycerides in relation to glycaemic control in the myocardium: A pilot study in humans. Diabetes Metab. 2015;41(5):422-424.
- Guelinckx I, Ferreira-Pêgo C, Moreno LA, Kavouras SA, Gandy J, Martinez H, Bardosono S, Abdollahi M, Nasseri E, Jarosz A, Ma G, Carmuega E, Babio N, Salas-Salvadó J. Intake of water and different beverages in adults across 13 countries. Eur J Nutr 54 Suppl 2: 45–55, 2015.
- Perrier ET, Armstrong LE, Daudon M, Kavouras SA, Lafontan M, Lang F, Péronnet F, Stookey JD, Tack I, Klein A. From state to process: defining hydration. Obes Facts 7 Suppl 2: 6–12, 2014.
- Bardis CN, Kavouras SA, Arnaoutis G, Panagiotakos DB, Sidossis LS. Mild dehydration and cycling performance during 5-kilometer hill climbing. J Athl Train 48: 741–747, 2013.
- Bardis CN, Kavouras SA, Kosti L, Markousi M, Sidossis LS. Mild hypohydration decreases cycling performance in the heat. Med Sci Sports Exerc 45: 1782–1789, 2013.
- Kavouras SA. Thirst: Survival Instinct or Sensitive Fluid Balance Homeostatic Mechanism? Nutrition Today 48: S7–S9, 2013.
- Arnaoutis G, Kavouras SA, Kotsis YP. Ad Libitum Fluid Intake does not Prevent Dehydration in Sub-optimally Hydrated Young Soccer Players during a Training Session of a Summer Camp. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab23: 245–251, 2013.
- Kavouras SA, Arnaoutis G. Hydration Status in Active Youth. Nutrition Today 47: S11–S13, 2012.
- Kavouras SA, Arnaoutis G, Makrillos M, Garagouni C, Nikolaou E, Chira O, Ellinikaki E, Sidossis LS. Educational intervention on water intake improves hydration status and enhances exercise performance in athletic youth. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 22: 684–689, 2012.
- Arnaoutis G, Kavouras SA, Christaki I, and Sidossis LS. Water ingestion improves performance compared with mouth rinse in dehydrated subjects. Med Sci Sports Exerc 44: 175-179, 2012.
- Kavouras SA and Anastasiou CA. Water physiology. Essentiality, metabolism, and health implications. Nutrition Today 45: S27-S32, 2010.
- Terzis G, Spengos K, Kavouras SA, Manta P, and Georgiadis G. Muscle fibre type composition and body composition in hammer throwers. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 9: 104-109, 2010.
- Maraki M, Magkos F, Christodoulou N, Aggelopoulou N, Skenderi KP, Panagiotakos D, Kavouras SA, and Sidossis LS. One day of moderate energy deficit reduces fasting and postprandial triacylglycerolemia in women: the role of calorie restriction and exercise. Clin Nutr 29: 459-463, 2010.
- Kavouras SA, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Arnaoutis G, Skoumas Y, and Stefanadis C. Physical Activity and Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Increase Total Antioxidant Capacity: The ATTICA Study. Cardiol Res Pract 2011: 248626, 2010.
- Anastasiou CA, Kavouras SA, Lentzas Y, Gova A, Sidossis LS, and Melidonis A. Moderate weight loss depletes intramyocellular triglycerides but has no effect on diglycerides in type II diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr 64: 328-330, 2010.
- Anastasiou CA, Yannakoulia M, Pirogianni V, Rapti G, Sidossis LS, and Kavouras SA. Fitness and weight cycling in relation to body fat and insulin sensitivity in normal-weight young women. J Am Diet Assoc 110: 280-284, 2010.
- Anastasiou CA, Kavouras SA, Arnaoutis G, Gioxari A, Kollia M, Botoula E, and Sidossis LS. Sodium replacement and plasma sodium drop during exercise in the heat when fluid intake matches fluid loss. J Athl Train 44: 117-123, 2009.
- Anastasiou CA, Kavouras SA, Lentzas Y, Gova A, Sidossis LS, and Melidonis A. Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased intramyocellular triglyceride, but not diglyceride, content in obese humans. Metabolism 58: 1636-1642, 2009.
- Tambalis KD, Panagiotakos DB, Kavouras SA, and Sidossis LS. Responses of Blood Lipids to Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Aerobic With Resistance Exercise Training: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. Angiology 60: 614-632, 2009.
- Kavouras SA, Sarras SE, Tsekouras YE, and Sidossis LS. Assessment of energy expenditure in children using the RT3 accelerometer. J Sports Sci 26: 959-966, 2008.
- Magkos F, Tsekouras Y, Kavouras SA, Mittendorfer B, and Sidossis LS. Improved insulin sensitivity after a single bout of exercise is curvilinearly related to exercise energy expenditure. Clin Sci (Lond) 114: 59-64, 2008.
- Pitsavos C, Kavouras SA, Panagiotakos DB, Arapi S, Anastasiou CA, Zombolos S, Stravopodis P, Mantas Y, Kogias Y, Antonoulas A, and Stefanadis C. Physical activity status and acute coronary syndromes survival The GREECS (Greek Study of Acute Coronary Syndromes) study. J Am Coll Cardiol 51: 2034-2039, 2008.
Courses
2025 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
CHS 260 | Health Professions Terminology |
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
EXW 780 | Practicum |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2024 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 290 | Intro Evidence-Based Research |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 511 | Medical Nutrition |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
EXW 780 | Practicum |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
NTR 556 | Hydration Health & Performance |
2022 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
CHS 791 | Seminar |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 556 | Thermo and Fluid Balance |
CHS 494 | Special Topics |
2021 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
CHS 791 | Seminar |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 556 | Thermo and Fluid Balance |
CHS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2020 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
2020 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 599 | Thesis |
CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
NTR 780 | Practicum |
CHS 791 | Seminar |
- Section Editor of the European Journal of Nutrition (Impact Factor: 4.423)
- Associate Editor of Nutrient (Impact Factor: 4.196)
- Associate Editor of Behavioral Medicine (Impact Factor: 2.442)
- Associate Editor of Frontiers in Nutrition, Sports and Exercise Nutrition Section
- National Academy of Kinesiology - Fellow #637 since 2023
- American College of Sports Medicine (1992-present)- Fellow since 2008
- European College of Sports Science (2007-present)- Fellow since 2010
- American Physiological Society (1995-present)
- American Society for Nutrition (2014- present)
- Obesity Society (2016-present)
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (2016-2018)
- Professionals in Sports and Exercise Science (2012-present)
- Interest Group in Nutrition of the American College of Sports Medicine (2003-present)
- Hellenic Bioscientific Association in the USA (2016-present)