Re: Carbs -Water/comparison

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-25 20:43:05 EDT, Tivers@aol.com writes:

<< But all the variables
 have to be factored in before a conclusion is reached, and the energetics are
 a primary concern--for the proper function of the whole animal.  >>

So are water and electrolytes, when a horse works for hours and loses copious
amounts of both in the form of sweat.  He has far more body reserves for
energy, and will run out of gas before he will starve, but loss of
electrolytes and water, if not rapidly replenished, can kill him quite
quickly.

Heidi