Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Endurance athletes sweat a lot, so they need to replenish their salt content. Also, during such vigorous physical exercise, the athletes lose water also and this situation can lead to dehydration. Dehydration is not a good sign for the performance and health of an endurance athlete.

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