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high school soccer player from Indiana, says, We always have team pasta
dinners the night before games.
Another important part of fueling before activity is hydrationconsuming
enough liquid to keep your body working well. The general guidelines are
about 20 ounces one and a half to two hours before [a workout], but it
varies on size and sweat rate, notes Langford. The best sources of
hydration are plain water and sports drinks.
Chelsey always makes sure she gets enough hydration before running. At
the beginning of the day, I pour some apple juice in my sports bottle and
then fill the rest with water, she explains. I drink a whole lot before I even
get to practice because if Im dehydrated, its not going to be a good
practice.
Its also the time to gulp down a good amount of fluids. For every pound of
sweat you lose during your workout, you should drink 16 to 24 ounces of
liquid. Beverages such as chocolate milk and protein-rich sports drinks are
your best bet post exercise.
A Recovery Treat
Studies show that chocolate milk may be even better than sports drinks for
hydration after a workout. It is packed with all the carbs, proteins, vitamins,
and minerals you need to replenish your muscles, and it tastes great!
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Name:
1. What is one of the best ways to prepare your body for the next workout?
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2. The author organizes the text by dividing it into sections with subheadings. What is
described in the section with the subheading In the Middle of the Action?
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B
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D
3. Based on the information in the text, what should a volleyball player probably eat the
night before an all-day tournament?
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exhausted
suspicious
confused
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as an illustration
consequently
on the other hand
When? ________________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________
Directions: Read the vocabulary word and definition below to complete questions 10a,
10b, and 11.
Vocabulary Word: scarf (scarf): to eat quickly.
10a. Read the sentences below and underline all forms of the word scarf.
I only had 10 minutes until I needed to be at school, so I scarfed a piece of toast
and ran out the door.
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Nutritionists and doctors do not recommend that people scarf down their food.
We watched as they scarfed their lunch, impressed at how quickly they finished
the sandwiches.
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Before I knew it, I had scarfed an entire bag of chips while watching TV.
11. The winner of the hot dog eating contest ate 42 hot dogs in 15 minutes. Would you
say he scarfed his food?
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