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What is a condition associated with crossing multiple time zones is experienced by sports tourists from Argentina traveling to Japan? |
| Answer» MULTIPLE. TIME ZONES:Explanation:Context:Prolonged transmeridian air travel can impart a physical and emotional BURDEN on athletes in jet lag and travel fatigue. Jet lag MAY negatively affect the performance of athletes.Study Type:Descriptive review.Evidence Acquisition:A Medline search for articles relating to jet lag was performed (1990-present), as was a search relating to jet lag and athletes (1983-January, 2012). The results were reviewed for relevance. Eighty-nine sources were included in this descriptive review.Results:Behavioral strategies are recommended over pharmacological strategies when TRAVELING with athletes; pharmacological aides may be used on an individual basis. Strategic SLEEPING, timed exposure to bright light, and the use of melatonin are encouraged.Conclusions:There is strong evidence that mood and cognition are adversely affected by jet lag. Some measures of individual and team performance are adversely affected as well. | |