LEVEL 3 - MICRONUTRIENTS & WATER (Part 3) Fluids Flashcards
1
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What are the different methods to calculate recommended fluid intake?
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2
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What do you NOT include as part of your fluid intake?
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Include all of your uids except for alcohol. We don’t count alcohol because it is in fact dehydrating [13], and makes you urinate more uid out than you take in.
3
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How can decreases in bodyweight by fluid loss interfere with training?
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Ensuring you are adequately hydrated is vital because even a 2% decrease in bodyweight from fluid losses can cause decreases in aerobic performance and as little as a 3% decrease in bodyweight from fluid loss can negatively impact strength
