An Athlete Seeks a Recommendation for a Hypertonic Beverage She

Multiple Choice

An athlete seeks a recommendation for a hypertonic beverage she can consume during exercise. In order to maximize gastric emptying, what should this athlete avoid?

A) A hypertonic fluid that is more than 8% carbohydrates
B) Any fluid other than water
C) A fluid with a sodium concentration that is higher than that found in blood
D) A fluid that has more than 100 calories