Is Salt at Fault

Abstract

This article reviews the fluid-electrolyte balance which is altered by exercise in hot environments at a variety of durations--focusing on sodium chloride losses. Recommendations are presented to assist athletes in maintaining electrolyte balance practically. Because of the journal involved, athletic situations and circumstances are highlighted. Dehydration, Salt, Sodium chloride, Potassium, Exercise, Diet, Heat illness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1989
Accession Number
ADA206518

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Armstrong
  • Robert H. Lind

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acclimatization
  • Alkali Metals
  • Body Fluids
  • Body Weight
  • Chlorides
  • Classification
  • Electrolytes
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Food
  • Heat Acclimatization
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Security
  • Sodium
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Training
  • Weather

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design