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Table 5 Beverages during and after the race ( n= 74)

From: Nutrition habits in 24-hour mountain bike racers

Beverage

During the race

Percentage (%)

After the race

Percentage (%)

Water

53

71.6

49

66.2

Isotonic sports drink

61

82.4

20

27.0

Coffee

17

23.0

13

17.6

Apple juice

5

6.8

3

4.1

Coca Cola®

40

54.1

27

36.5

Beer

10

13.5

29

39.2

Tea

38

51.4

19

25.7

Soup

34

45.9

22

29.7

Orange juice

1

1.4

4

5.4

Lemonade

2

2.7

5

6.8

Ice tea

1

1.4

2

2.7

Milk

1

1.4

4

5.4

Chocolate milk

1

1.4

2

2.7

Cocktail

1

1.4

2

2.7

Fruit juice (other)

4

5.4

4

5.4

Tomato juice

0

0

1

1.4

Red Bull

20

27.0

4

5.4

Regener drink

0

0

5

6.8