The science of nutrition

Respond to the following questions:

· A 250-pound (113.6-kg) football player participates in a two hour morning practice in warm conditions. Following the workout, the athletic trainer measures the player’s post practice body weight as 245 pounds (111.4kg). Determine the following:

· What is the athlete’s sweat rate in milliliters per hour?

· How much fluid will need to be replaced in order to fully rehydrate the athlete?

· To help reduce dehydration for future practices, suggest a plan for hydration during and after practice (fluid volumes, number of breaks, volume per break).

    Note: Use the sweat rate calculator linked in the Study Materials section to help answer the questions above.

· What are free radicals, and what are sources? Discuss the types of damage that free radicals cause within the body.

· Discuss the role antioxidants play to combat free radicals. Identify nutrient sources of antioxidants (including any vitamins).