Volume 53 Number 4 Supplement December 1996

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	Fluid and energy replacement for physical activity Introduction
	Physiological benefits of fluid and energy replacement during exercise Mark Hargreaves
	Factors influencing fluid bioavailability Nancy J. Rehrer
	Sweat losses during various sports Nancy J. Rehrer, Louise M. Burke
	Guidelines for fluid replacement during exercise Robert Murray
	Rehydration strategies before and after exercise Louise M. Burke
	Practical aspects of fluid replacement Helen O’Connor
	Nutritional analysis of Australian and New Zealand fluid replacement beverages Jeni Pearce
	Issues in fluid replacement What are the fluid replacement guidelines for exercising children? Are there special hydration requirements for older individuals engaged in exercise? What are the fluid replacement guidelines for workers undertaking physically demanding tasks in the heat? What are the special concerns, in relation to thermoregulation and fluid replacement, for active individuals with spinal cord injury? Is there an effect of the sodium in sports drinks on blood pressure regulation? Are there risks to dental health with frequent use of carbohydrate foods and beverages?