Instructions
respond to the questions. Your response should be 300 words or
more. Be sure to use references (APA formatting is suggested) to
support your answers.
Case 2: Minerals
Anne participates in triathlons. Recently, in a half-Ironman race, she
experienced nausea, intestinal cramping, and diarrhea on the run, leading to
poor performance. The entire race took her nearly 6.5 hours. During the bike
portion, she consumed 100 oz of a relatively new sports beverage that she
has been training with this year, as well as two gels. On the run, she
consumed sips of the sports beverage provided on the course but switched
over to water once she started experiencing nausea, cramping, and diarrhea.
She was frustrated by her performance and wants to ensure that it does not
happen again. You ask Anne to bring in the new sports beverage she has
been consuming so that you can review the Supplement Facts label. Per 8
oz. serving, the following nutrients are provided: 60 calories, 15 g
carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 100 mg sodium, 50 mg calcium, 30 mg
magnesium, and 100 mg potassium.
- What could be a potential cause of Anne’s nausea, intestinal cramping,
and diarrhea during the race? - How does Anne’s new sports beverage compare with others on the
market? - What recommendations would you give to Anne to prevent the
symptoms from occurring in future races?
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