Hydration
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15 Hydration Facts for Athletes
Answers can be found in this article: (You will need to click through all three pages)
http://beta.active.com/health/articles/15-hydration-facts-for-athletes
- How can food help you to hydrate?
- What role does water serve in digestion?
- Can coffee or soda help to keep you hydrated?
- What causes a thirst sensation?
- How does water help to keep you from overheating?
- How can you measure your water loss from exercise?
- Why is sodium the most important electrolyte to replace?
- How can dehydration affect athletic performance?
- How can you tell if you are getting enough water?
Hypertension
Hypertension:
1. The Mayo Clinic outlines 10 ways to reduce high blood pressure. Read the article and explain the 10 ways that are recommended to reduce blood pressure. Be very specific about what someone can do to reduce blood their pressure.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/HI00027
2. How much sodium do you think that you consume on a daily basis? Take a guess.
3. Do a google search to find the nutritional values of at least 5 of your favorite foods and snacks. How much sodium does each contain?
Homework:
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