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What are the two main types of fluid compartments in the body?
Think about where fluid is located in relation to the cells.
Name a mineral that is an electrolyte.
These help with hydration and muscle function.
What is the main role of electrolytes in the body?
Think about what you lose when you sweat!
True or False: Sweating is the only way the body loses water.
Consider the various ways our bodies manage fluid.
Using the weigh-in/out method, a runner weighs 70 kg before and 68.5 kg after an hour of running. Calculate the sweat rate and determine how much water they should drink during their next run.
Remember that 1 kg equals approximately 1 liter of water.
A sports drink claims to have 400 mg of sodium and 200 mg of potassium per serving. Calculate the total electrolytes a person would consume if they consumed 4 servings after a long workout.
Multiply the content per serving by the number of servings.
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