All of the Following Are Characteristics of Electrolyte Metabolism in Sports

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of electrolyte metabolism in sports EXCEPT

• A)the trained athlete actually loses fewer electrolytes than the untrained person.
• B)replenishment of lost electrolytes in most athletes can be accomplished by ingesting a regular diet.
• C)sweating leads to significant losses of calcium,sulfur,and chromium,which can be replaced by including milk and whole grains in the diet.
• D)salt tablet supplements to replace electrolyte losses of sweat are known to cause fluid retention in the GI tract,irritation of the stomach,and vomiting.

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