Source 1: Quarterback Watch A high school football coach is concerned about his star quarterback, Chase. At the end of each game, Chase loses consciousness. The trainer seems to think that the issue is with his blood glucose levels. After reading the following article, the coach decides to have the quarterback drink Gatorade during the next game, thinking this will solve the problem. Here is what an article on says: According to Gatorade’s website, the drink was “born in the lab” when researchers looked at why athletes were falling ill after strenuous exercise in the heat. They found that these athletes were losing electrolytes and fluid with exertion, but not replacing them. Gatorade was developed to replace crucial electrolytes and carbohydrates while hydrating at the same time. When you exercise, it’s important to stay hydrated. Water is the most logical form of hydration. However, sports drinks like Gatorade contain sugar and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat. Electrolytes and carbohydrates help athletes refuel and rehydrate. This is what makes sports drinks popular. Electrolytes help regulate the body’s fluid balance while the carbs provide energy. Gatorade claims their product hydrates better than water because of these additional ingredients.

Question

Some research backs their claims. A report from the University of California, Berkeley says that sports drinks might be better than water for children and athletes who engage in prolonged, vigorous physical activity for more than one hour, especially in hot conditions. However, you should note that those exercising less than 60 to 90 minutes may not need Gatorade to maintain or improve performance.



Source 2: Tables Tracking Quarterback's Vitals

Based on Source 1, what explanation for why it is important for Chase to drink Gatorade during the football game is most strongly supported?

(1 point)
Responses

To increase the breaths per minute
To increase the breaths per minute

Replace loss of fluids from sweating
Replace loss of fluids from sweating

To keep his energy levels stable
To keep his energy levels stable

To improve the speed of digestion

Answer 1

The explanation for why it is important for Chase to drink Gatorade during the football game that is most strongly supported by Source 1 is:

Replace loss of fluids from sweating

This choice aligns with the article's emphasis on hydration and the replacement of electrolytes and fluids lost during vigorous physical activity, particularly in the heat.