3.3 - Hydration Science
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of fluid compartments in the body?
💡 Hint: Think about where fluid is located in relation to the cells.
Name a mineral that is an electrolyte.
💡 Hint: These help with hydration and muscle function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main role of electrolytes in the body?
💡 Hint: Think about what you lose when you sweat!
True or False: Sweating is the only way the body loses water.
💡 Hint: Consider the various ways our bodies manage fluid.
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Challenge Problems
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Using the weigh-in/out method, a runner weighs 70 kg before and 68.5 kg after an hour of running. Calculate the sweat rate and determine how much water they should drink during their next run.
💡 Hint: Remember that 1 kg equals approximately 1 liter of water.
A sports drink claims to have 400 mg of sodium and 200 mg of potassium per serving. Calculate the total electrolytes a person would consume if they consumed 4 servings after a long workout.
💡 Hint: Multiply the content per serving by the number of servings.
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