Children May Be Harmed by Sports Drinks, U.S. Researchers Say
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Sports drinks aren’t necessary for children and teenagers and are likely to contribute to obesity, according to U.S. researchers urging parents to limit consumption of the beverages.
While adolescent athletes engaged in vigorous physical activity may benefit from the carbohydrates and electrolytes provided by drinks such as PepsiCo Inc.’s Gatorade and Coca-Cola Co.’s Powerade, researchers said water should be the beverage of choice for hydration.