If an athlete weighed 150 lbs at the beginning of an athletic event and weighed 146 lb at the end of the event because of water lost in sweat,their athletic performance toward the end of the event would be

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Loss of 4 lb by a 150-lb athlete represents loss of 2.7% of body weight.Loss of 2% to 3% of body weight impairs performance,causing an increase in body temperature,confusion,and loss of coordination.

If an Athlete Weighed 150 Lbs at the Beginning of an Athletic