REPLACING FLUIDS CRITICAL FOR ATHLETES
July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La., July 11 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news release:
High heat and humidity during preseason football practice pose a significant danger for heat illnesses and heat stroke. Athletes need adequate fluids for their best performance, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
The risks of dehydration and heat injury increase dramatically in hot, humid weather.
Dehydration causes cramps, wea . . .
High heat and humidity during preseason football practice pose a significant danger for heat illnesses and heat stroke. Athletes need adequate fluids for their best performance, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.
The risks of dehydration and heat injury increase dramatically in hot, humid weather.
Dehydration causes cramps, wea . . .