The science of nutrition

Respond to the following questions:

· A 250-pound (113.6-kg) football player participates in a two hour morning practice in warm conditions. Following the workout, the athletic trainer measures the player’s post practice body weight as 245 pounds (111.4kg). Determine the following:

· What is the athlete’s sweat rate in milliliters per hour?

· How much fluid will need to be replaced in order to fully rehydrate the athlete?

· To help reduce dehydration for future practices, suggest a plan for hydration during and after practice (fluid volumes, number of breaks, volume per break).

    Note: Use the sweat rate calculator linked in the Study Materials section to help answer the questions above.

· What are free radicals, and what are sources? Discuss the types of damage that free radicals cause within the body.

· Discuss the role antioxidants play to combat free radicals. Identify nutrient sources of antioxidants (including any vitamins).

Be sure to cite the sources you use. You may use either APA or MLA format as long as you are consistent with the format you select. Use sources that have a scientific basis (text, articles/videos provided in the study materials, major organizations, etc.). Your response to each bulleted item should be approximately 250 to 300 words (1 page).