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Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Sodium in Athletes

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Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium in athletes?


A) There is a direct correlation between heat-induced cramps and the amount of sodium lost in the sweat.
B) Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating.
C) The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks.
D) Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed.
E) When the heat index is in the danger range, athletes should consume 400 mg salt every 15 minutes.

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