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Hydration is the second part of a three part series on sports nutrition by Sarah Dacres-Mannings

Part 1: Competition nutrition - sports nutrition basics.  Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 10am to 11am AEST

Part 2: Hydration. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 9am-10am AEST

Part 3: Protein and supplements. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 11am-12noon AEST

Part 2: Hydration will cover:

Hydration

- causes of dehydration in athletes

- performance effects

How to measure hydration before competition

Fluid studies

Hyponatremia - who is at risk?

Which fluids to use when eg: sports drinks, water

Sports electrolytes     

- what they are and when to use them

Causes and treatment of cramps

All about stitches

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About the Presenter

Sarah Dacres-Mannings has had more than 25 years’ experience as a sports dietitian She has been a sports nutrition expert for DAA since 2000, is the first and only Sports Dietitian Fellow (Education) in NSW, is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and has been a Level 3 in ISAK anthropometry (body composition measurement) for 16 years.

Sarah consults with such organisations as the NSW Institute of Sport, the Victorian Institute of Sport, Australian Rowing, Australian & NSW Rugby Union, Australian Jockey Club Apprentice School, Australian Defence Force, Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra Rugby League, North Sydney Rugby League team, ARL referees, Northern Spirit soccer, Sydney Kings Basketball team, and Bangarra Dance Theatre, along with a host of elite athletes. She was involved with the Sydney Olympics and Paralympics in 2000 and is a former director of Sports Dietitians Australia and state chair of Sports Dietitians Australia (NSW). A former lightweight rower, Sarah received a silver medal from the World Masters Games, played netball for 15 years and competed in equestrian events. These days she plays tennis and competes in ocean swims.

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