hydration Flashcards
what % of water is the human body
60
what does hydration help with
transport of nutrients
helps regulate body temp
acts as lubricant for joints
signs of dehydration
blood thickens
increase heart rate
reduction in blood flow
slows reaction time
muscle fatigue
irregular heart rate
what are electrolytes
mainly sodium essential for functioning of nervous system
how are electrolytes replenished
intake of isotonic sports drinks
what does a isotonic sports drink have in it
same concentration of electrolytes and glucose as normal bodily fluid
what does hypertonic sports drinks have in it
containing higher concentration of electrolytes than normal body fluid
what does hypotonic sports drink have in it
containing lower concentration of electrolytes than normal bodily function