Carbonated Beverages Are Not a Good Choice for Meeting an Athlete's

question 35

Multiple Choice

Carbonated beverages are not a good choice for meeting an athlete's fluid needs because they:

• A)cause electrolyte imbalances as they contain excess salt
• B)speed up the use of glycogen
• C)have a potentially hazardous diuretic effect
• D)make a person feel full quickly and may limit fluid intake
• E)alter perceptions and slow reaction time

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial DNA

The small circular DNA found in mitochondria, which are the energy-producing organelles within cells, passed down maternally.

Base Pairs

Pairs of nitrogenous bases that connect the complementary strands of DNA or RNA, consisting of adenine with thymine (or uracil in RNA) and cytosine with guanine.

DNA Molecules

The molecules containing the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Genetic Code

A set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.