Carbonated Beverages Are Not a Good Choice for Meeting an Athlete's

Carbonated beverages are not a good choice for meeting an athlete's fluid needs because they:

A) cause electrolyte imbalances as they contain excess salt
B) speed up the use of glycogen
C) have a potentially hazardous diuretic effect
D) make a person feel full quickly and may limit fluid intake
E) alter perceptions and slow reaction time