Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About Athletes

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration? 

• A) Untrained or beginner athletes lose greater amounts of electrolytes. 
• B) Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating. 
• C) The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks. 
• D) Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed. 
• E) Salt tablets can aid in rehydration to enhance performance.

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