At birth a brown bear cub weighs about a pound and a half or two pounds, and when they emerge from the den about four months later the cubs average about 11 or 12 pounds. Milk production and intake increases four-fold after they emerge from the den.
Carbohydrate drink. Carbohydrate drink: The administration of a complex carbohydrate-rich drink before surgery (100gm the evening before surgery and 50gm 2-3 hours preop) may increase insulin sensitivity but does not reduce complications or significantly improve other outcomes when compared to placebo fluids (1).
Isotonic drinks are commercially manufactured beverages that are aimed at sports people of all levels. We look at the benefits of isotonic drinks for cyclists. >>View all Sports Drinks << What is a sports drink? Isotonic sports drinks are specially formulated to help people rehydrate during or after exercise. Most of these drinks are high in simple carbohydrates. Carbs offer a fast and efficient source of energy. As well as the carbs, sports drinks include electrolytes. These are the minerals, such as sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium, which tend to reduce as you sweat through exercise. In addition, sports drinks are likely to include flavourings, sweeteners and preservatives.