Sports Nutrition

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• All About Sports Drinks

  Last Updated: 2018-01-23 – Handout  

  This is a handout designed to provide information about sports drinks and their use in exercise.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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• American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement

  Last Reviewed: 2024-04-05 – Position Paper/Policy Document  

  A systematic, evidence-based position stand by the American College of Sports Medicine that provides guidance on fluid replacement for appropriate hydration of individuals performing physical activity. The paper summarizes evidence and provides recommendations regarding fluid and electrolyte requirements and describes the impact of imbalances on both exercise performance and health.

  Target Audience: Professional

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