NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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Sports drinks are used by athletes to provide or recover the energy, electrolytes, body fluids, and salts that are needed or lost during heavy exercise. They can be taken before, after, or during workout as a better substitute for water.

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