Includes bibliographical references and index.

The fundamentals. Body water: balance, turnover, regulation, and evaluation ; Sodium balance during exercise and hyponatremia ; Human perspiration and cutaneous circulation -- Effects of fluid imbalance on body functions and performance. Cardiovascular responses to body fluid imbalance ; Thermal strain and exertional heat illness risk: total body water and exchangeable sodium deficits ; Gastrointestinal and metabolic responses to body fluid imbalance during exercise ; Role of fluid intake in endurance sports ; Effect of dehydration on muscle strength, power, and performance in intermittent high-intensity sports ; Effect of dehydration on cognitive function, perceptual responses, and mood -- Special populations. Dehydration and the young athlete: effects on health and performance ; Water balance and master athletes ; Athletes with chronic conditions: diabetes ; Athletes with chronic conditions: obesity ; Athletes with chronic conditions: hypertension ; Athletes with chronic renal diseases ; Practical considerations for fluid replacement for athletes with a spinal cord injury ; Athletes with chronic conditions: sickle cell trait -- Recommendations. Water replacement before, during, and after exercise: how much Is enough? ; Plain water or carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages ; Need of other elements.

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