Drinking and Eating for Sports
運動飲食指南
Introduction
Athletes need the right water and salt to play well and think clearly.
運動員需要適量的水分與鹽分，才能發揮良好表現並保持頭腦清晰。
Main Body
The Gatorade Sports Science Institute in New York helps athletes. They use special tools to see how much an athlete sweats. Many athletes do not drink enough water. This makes them slow and tired.
位於紐約的 Gatorade 體育科學研究所致力於幫助運動員。他們使用特殊工具來觀察運動員流汗的量。許多運動員水分攝取不足，這會導致他們反應遲緩且感到疲倦。
Water is not enough. Athletes also need salt and potassium. Without these, muscles hurt and the brain feels foggy. They also need sugar for energy during the game.
僅僅補充水分是不夠的。運動員還需要鹽分和鉀。缺乏這些物質會導致肌肉疼痛且大腦感到混亂。他們在比賽期間還需要醣類來提供能量。
Drinking too much plain water can be dangerous. Athletes must drink a mix of water and salt to stay safe and strong.
飲用過多純水可能會很危險。運動員必須飲用水分與鹽分的混合液，以保持安全與強壯。
Conclusion
Athletes must have a personal plan for water and food to do their best.
運動員必須擁有一套個人化的水分與飲食計劃，才能發揮最佳表現。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of "Too Much"
In the text, we see: "Drinking too much plain water can be dangerous."
When you want to say something is a problem because there is more than you need, use too much.
Examples for your life:
- I have too much homework! → (I am stressed)
- There is too much salt in this food. → (It tastes bad)
- He speaks too much. → (I want him to stop)
🧠 Brain-Fog Words
Look at these words from the story that describe feeling bad. Learn them as pairs:
- Slow Tired (Your body has no energy)
- Hurt Foggy (Your muscles or brain feel wrong)
Simple Tip: Use "feel" with these words.
- "I feel tired."
- "My legs feel hurt."