The sports drink dilema

Question 1

what does your body excrete to cool itself down?

Answer 1

sweat

Question 2

what could happen to your cells if you sweat too much?

Answer 2

they could become dehydrated

Question 3

what three components does your body lose by sweating?

Answer 3

sugar, mineral ions and water

Question 4

why do your muscles respire when you exercise?

Answer 4

to release energy

Question 5

what does a sports drink contain?

Answer 5

sugar and mineral ions

Question 6

what does the water in sports drinks help to do?

Answer 6

rehydrate the cells

Question 7

what is it called if the concentration of mineral ions and sugars in the body are the same as the concentration of mineral ions and sugars in the drink?

Answer 7

isotonic

Question 8

why is sugar used during exercise?

Answer 8

the sugar becomes glucose which is used during respiration

Question 9

what do scientist recommend for short periods of exercise?

Answer 9

water

Question 10

what do scientists recommend for long periods of exercise?

Answer 10

sports drinks