THEY NEEDED?EAT SMART. PLAY HARD.DID U KNOW?Sports drinks were first designed by a college football teamUniversity of Florida GatorsMade to prevent dehydration and the resulting cramping caused by hot weatherThis is how the popular name “Gatorade” was created/ 天津塔吊租赁,河北塔吊租赁,西安塔吊租赁,塔吊租赁/DID U KNOW?The sports drink industry grew to $3 billion dollars by 2002 and an estimated $4 billion by 2007Popularity is constantly increasingIndustry keeps up with new colors, names andappealing advertisingThe market of choice started toward young athletesSports drinks are now marketed toward kids ages 6-12, women and older adultsC THE FACTS B4 U GULPSports drinks contain carbohydrates and electrolytesMade for physical activityTo rehydrateTo sustain energyCan increase your performanceOnly if you are physically active for more than 60 to 90 minutesAppeal to a younger generationMarketed with names like Frost, Xtremo, Artic Shatter, Powerade, etc.Bright, full of flavor and colorfulHIDDEN CALORIESThis is a concern because you may drink more calories than you burn during physical activityCompare your choices!Gatorade Thirst Quencher50 calories/8 ouncesIn 20-ounces: 125Water0 calories/8 ouncesR THEY NECESSARY?Not alwaysYou can get the same benefits from other, better sourcesTry these!Milk -the “new” sports drink!100% fruit juiceBoth milk and fruit juice contain essential vitaminsand minerals that usually aren’t in sports drinks WaterConsidered the best drink aroundMAKE UR OWNIf a sports drink is needed, try making your own It’s easy and cheaper!Homemade Sports Drink4 Tbsp sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 c boiling water1/4 c orange juice OR 2 tbsp lemon juice3 3/4 c cold waterIn the bottom of a pitcher, dissolve the sugar and salt in the boiling water. Add the juice and cold water. Chill. Makes 1quart.R U DEHYDRATED?Even during cold winter months, kids in sportscan become dehydrated if they don’t drinkenough fluids before, during and after activityDehydration results from not drinking enough fluids This can lead to health problemsDecreased physical performanceMay lose your coordination, concentration, endurance and strengthR U DEHYDRATED?By the time you feel thirsty, you might already be dehydratedOther symptoms of dehydration include Feeling dizzy and lightheadedHaving a dry mouthProducing less and darker urineKeep hydrated by drinking enough fluidsH20 IS THE BEST CHOICEWater is the best fluid for keeping hydrated Help to cool your overheated bodyStay away from highly caffeinated drinksSports drinks are only needed for longer activitiesHOW 2 DRINK FLUIDSDon't wait until you feel thirstyDrink fluids before, after and during physical activity Keep fluids with you and take water breaks every 10-15minutesFollowing physical activity, you need to drink fluids2 cups of fluids for each pound lostSUMMING IT UP!Sports drinks contain carbohydrates & electrolytesAnd very few vitamins and mineralsSports drinks only are recommended if you are physically active for more than 60minutes.Milk is a great “sports drink”Water is still the best drink aroundStay hydrated!Drink water before, after and during physicalactivityR THEY NEEDED?Developed byJulie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., L.R.D.Food and Nutrition SpecialistShannon Medenwald, Student DietitianNDSU Extension Service。
