When to use this
The first month of the season, when the roster needs a free daily hydration habit that runs itself.
- Athletes keep arriving at practice already behind on fluids.
- Someone on staff wants to post a color chart and you need the reason not to.
- A new hydration routine just started and you need to know what counts as working.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Casa DJ, Stearns RL, Lopez RM, et al. National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: Fluid replacement for athletes. J Athl Train. 2000.
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