Athletes need to increase their water intake to
A)enhance renal excretion of waste products from muscle activity.
B)improve intestinal absorption of nutrients after digestion.
C)maintain water balance in the body as a whole and within cells.
D)increase skin evaporation of water as a cooling mechanism.

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Depending on the type of physical activity performed, athletes need to have adequate water intake to prevent dehydration.Fluid loss through sweating is affected by the length and intensity of activity as well as by the environment.Sweating provides a cooling mechanism for the body; however, if fluid is not replaced, dehydration will impair the body's thermoregulation and the athlete's ability to perform.

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