A client who is an athlete requests information about ergogenic aids. Which substance should the nurse include in the discussion?
a. Alcohol
b. Gatorade
c. Bitter orange
d. Peanut butter
c. Bitter orange
Ergogenic aids are substances that increase athletic performance. An example of ergogenic aids are caffeine-containing pills and bitter orange. Alcohol negatively impacts athletic performance because it is difficult to replace energy stores and difficult to rehydrate. Gatorade is used as to help fluid lost during exercise but is not considered to boost performance. Peanut butter is a high-protein food and is not considered to be an ergogenic aid.
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