An athlete is most at risk for hyponatremia if
A. he or she sweats excessively and drinks excessive amounts of water.
B. he or she sweats excessively and drinks sports drinks containing glucose and sodium.
C. he or she consumes a diet adequate in sodium and competes in events lasting 1 minute or less.
A
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a. 2.5 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15
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