hydration Flashcards
1
Q
dehydration
A
when the body loses more water than its intake due to heat, excessive activity or insufficient consumption
2
Q
overhydration
A
when the body holds more fluid than the kidney can remove causing blood to dilute.
3
Q
sports drinks
A
contain
- electrolytes
- minerals
- carbohydrates
- amino acids
some ingredients have greater benefits than water but it should never replace water’s role in hydration
