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Sports Drinks

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SPORTS DRINKS

ARE THEY EFFECTIVE?

WHEN SHOULD SPORTS DRINKS BE USED?

  • During vigorous physical activity
  • Activities over an hour
  • Not for activities under an hour
  • When temperatures are above 70

BENEFITS OF SPORT DRINKS

  • Electrolytes to replenish fluids lost
  • Contains Carbs to make you drink less
  • Glucose increases energy
  • Causes less muscle damage
  • Less immune system surpression
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NEGATIVE EFFECTS

  • Contains calories that cause weight gain
  • High in sugar
  • ''Not a thirst quencher"
  • Contains salt that accually dehydrates you
  • Drinks contain Acids that decay teeth
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NEGATIVE EFFECTS (CONT)

  • Causes you to lose blood sodium
  • Sugar causes energy levels to plummet
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INGREDIENTS

  • Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid,
  • Flavors, Salt, Sodium Citrate,
  • Monopotassium Phosphate, Gum Arabic
  • Ester Gum, Colour
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MARKETING

  • ¨Thirst Quencher¨
  • Wrong! Gatorade does not quench your thirst
  • Bright colors attract your attention
  • Sponser sporting events
  • Athletes don't really drink it
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