Sports Drinks
For optimal performance, athletes need to be hydrated and adequately fuelled during exercise
- Sports drinks are very well researched and can improve sports performance
- Sports drinks comprise carbohydrates and electrolytes
- The carbohydrates supply the muscles with fuel during sport
- The main electrolyte is sodium, which improves the flavour and water absorption
- Sports drinks are best suited to endurance sports and high intensity sports
- See fact sheet #1 for more information on fluid replacement Fluids in Sport
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For more information check the following fact sheets
The Overweight Child - a family approach
Fuelling and Cooling the Junior Athlete
Eating and Drinking During and After Sport
