Multiple choice

You play racquetball with your friend for three hours. Afterwards, you are most likely to prefer

  1. plain water

  2. a slightly salty liquid

  3. a beverage containing some alcohol

  4. milk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After prolonged exercise and sweating, you lose electrolytes (including sodium). A slightly salty liquid helps replenish these losses and restore fluid balance better than plain water. This preference reflects the body's biological need for electrolyte replacement after intense physical activity.

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