Sports Drinks

Vitor Zangirolame

What is a sports drink?

A beverage that contains carbohydrates and other supplements to replenish fluids and nutrients used during exercise.

Major types of Sport drinks

Isotonic:similar numbers of salt and sugars as the human bodyquickly replaces fluids lost by sweating and supplies a

boost of carbohydrates; made for the average athlete. 

lower numbers of salt and sugars

quickly replaces fluid lost, and is best for low-perspiration athletes such as jockeys and gymnasts.

Hypotonic:

higher numbers of salt and sugarssupplements daily carbohydrate intake after exercise to top current glycogen stores. This drink is used primarily for athletes such as long distance runners who need the extra carbohydrates and electrolytes. 

Hypertonic:

What do we lose during an extensive exercise?

WATER

ELECTROLYTESENERGY

Electrolytes

Formed during ionization

Help prevent dehydration

Help to keep the pH levels balanced

During intensive sweating the body loses electrolytes like NA+ and K+

Regulates body temperature

Helps body absorb nutrients

Helps convert food into energy

Water

Conclusion

Sport drinks Help regain carbohydrates, electrolytes, energy, and

water Help concentration levels to be restored quickly and

enhance athletic performance

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