A student has joined the marching band at his high school. The band begins practicing outside in August. This student and other band members need to be instructed that:
A) this exercise will have a minimal effect on fluid and electrolytes.
B) the band members should drink large amounts of water.
C) endurance increases as time increases on the field with heat.
D) the hot weather will assist in building them up for the marching season.
Ans: B
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Caution children and adolescents against the potential dangers of excessive exercise without adequate fluid replacement, especially in hot weather, because muscle damage and fluid and electrolyte imbalances can occur.
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