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Using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) recommendations, calculate the amount of fluid an athlete weighing 200 pounds needs to consume 4 hours prior to vigorous training in order to remain adequately hydrated.
 
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Della recently quit her 20-year smoking habit. How long will it take for her risk of cardiovascular disease to become the same as a person who has never smoked?
 
  A) 5 years
  B) 10 years
  C) 15 years
  D) 20 years



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Answer to Question 1

The ACSM and the NATA guidelines call for athletes to consume approximately 0.7 to 1.07 ounces of fluid per 10 pounds of body weight 4 hours prior to exercise. For an athlete weighing 200 pounds, the calculation is as follows:
First, divide 200 pounds (the athlete's total weight) by 10 pounds (the unit of weight used to calculate fluid ounces): 200/10 = 20.
Next, multiply 0.7 ounces X 20 units (of 10 pounds each) = 14 ounces
Finally, multiply 1.07 ounces X 20 units (of 10 pounds each) = 21.4 ounces.
An athlete weighing 200 pounds should drink 14 to 21.4 ounces of fluid 4 hours before training.

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