Chapter

Water and Electrolyte Needs

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Hydration

   "Water and Electrolyte Needs During exercise, being appropriately hydrated contributes to performance. Water is needed to cool the body, transport oxygen and nutrients, and remove waste products from

2. Heat Illness

   "Heat cramps are one of the heat related illnesses that can occur during or after exercise. Heat cramps are involuntary muscle spasms that usually involve the muscle being exercised, which causes by a

3. Hyponatremia

   "Sweating during exercise helps our bodies to stay cool. Sweat consists of mostly water but it also causes losses of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. During most exercises, the amount of sodi