Question

SPORT FIRST AID ASEP Unit 11: Weather-Related Problems 1. The ingredients in sports drinks can stimulate thirst. O a. true O b. false 2. Your football players have had 2 weeks to acclimate to hot an humid weather, and it's another sweltering, steamy day. How ca you minimize your athletes' risk of heat illness? O a. Practice in shorts, T-shirts, shoulder pads, and helmets. O b. Provide rest breaks every 30 to 45 minutes. O c. Enforce adequate hydration. O d. Give them sodium tablets. O e. all of the above 3. Your center is showing signs of dehydration. He weighed 270 pounds before practice and now, after practice, he weighs 264. How many ounces of fluid must he drink to regain the weight tha he lost through sweating?

Answer 1

1 a. True

Reason: Sodium provided in sports drinks stimulates thirst and decreases urine losses.

2 e. All the above

Drink plenty of fluids during outdoor activities, especially on hot days. Water and sports drinks are the drinks of choice. Avoid caffeinated tea, coffee, soda, and alcohol, as these can lead to dehydration. Wear lightweight, tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing in light colors.

3 Fluid replacement after exercise should aim at achieving the athlete’s pre-practice or pre-event weight. Ideally, this should occur before the next practice session or competition. However, this may not be possible if there is minimal time between competition. Consumption of 16-20 ounces (2-2½ cups) of fluid for every pound lost during exercise will help achieve normal fluid state. Rehydration should consist of water, carbohydrates and electrolytes, as all are lost during exercise. At the beginning of the fall sports season, athletes often participate in twice daily practices, and rehydration becomes even more important during this time. Athletes may be weighed prior to and after each practice session. If the athlete has not returned back to previous weight before the start of the second session, the athlete should be held out of participation in order to avoid dehydration-related illness.