Please read the following scenario and answer the questions…
Please read the following scenario and answer the questions pertaining to the athlete. Use the following formula to determine hydration status: Hydration status = [(∆ body mass) / baseline body mass]*100 Find the athlete’s pre and post practice weights below: Baseline Body Mass: 104.55kg Post-exercise Body Mass: 101.00kg 1. What was the athlete’s percent change in hydration status from pre- to post-practice [percent_change]? 2. How would you classify this athlete’s hydration status [hydration_status]? 3. This level of hydration change could lead to which of the following [hydration_effects]? 4. Which of the following beverages would you have your athlete drink [rehydration]? (Hint: Take into account hydration change and impact on GI). 5. What volume of the fluid from question #4 should this athlete drink to rehydrate and replenish losses [volume]? (Hint: 1 kg= 2.2 lbs).
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