Question

Lino is a linebacker on his college football team. He is concerned about achieving adequate hydration during intense, hot summer football practices. Lino weighs himself before and after practice and notices that he loses five pounds by the time practice is over. How many cups of water should he drink to replace these fluid losses?a. 2 cups of water

b. 7 cups of water
c. 14 cups of water
d. 21 cups of water

Answer 1

C) 14 cups of water

Step-by-step explanation:

Athletes should consume between 2 to 3 cups of water or other fluids (like Gatorade) for every pound lost in order to prevent dehydration.

If Lino losses 5 pounds during practice, he should drink between 10 to 15 cups of water. Option C, with 14 cups of water is the only option that falls in that range.