In Regard to Caffeine, the DRI Committee Determined That

question 20

Multiple Choice

In regard to caffeine, the DRI committee determined that:

• A) beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs.
• B) a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day.
• C) caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similarly to non-caffeinated beverages.
• D) caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes particularly.
• E) caffeinated beverages disrupt the acid-base balance in the body and should be avoided.

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