Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

a. Untrained or beginner athletes lose greater amounts of electrolytes.
b. Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating.
c. The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks.
d. Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed.
e. Salt tablets can aid in rehydration to enhance performance.


Answer: A

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