Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
12 min
Sports Drinks, Pop & Energy Drinks — The Truth
Compare common drinks and when (if ever) sports drinks help.
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Water is Your Go-To Drink!
Your body is mostly water! Drinking water helps your brain think, your muscles move, and keeps you feeling great all day. For school, playing at the park, or a regular practice, water is the best choice to keep you hydrated.
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When Are Sports Drinks Okay?
Sports drinks have water, sugar for quick energy, and special minerals called electrolytes that you lose when you sweat a lot. They can sometimes be helpful if you're playing a sport very hard for more than an hour, like in a long tournament. For most activities, water is all you need.
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A Look at Pop and Energy Drinks
Pop and other sugary drinks have a lot of sugar, which doesn't give you the long-lasting energy you need to play and learn. Energy drinks are not for kids or teens. They have ingredients that can be unsafe for growing bodies and can make you feel shaky or nervous.
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Challenging
Imagine you are creating a "Hydration Station" for a school field day. Which two drinks would provide the best options for all students?
0.Only energy drinks for a quick boost.
1.Pop and fruit punch for everyone as a treat.
2.Water as the main choice for all, with sports drinks available for those finishing long, sweaty events.
3.Only sports drinks because all the kids are athletes for the day.
Challenging
A new drink is advertised as an "Herbal Power Boost." To decide if it's a good choice, what is the MOST important question to ask?
0."What color is the drink?"
1."Does it have a cool logo on the can?"
2."Does it have caffeine or other stimulants, and how much added sugar is in it?"
3."Do my favorite celebrities drink it?"
Easy
What is the main job of water in our bodies?
0.To give us a big sugar rush
1.To keep us hydrated so our body works properly
2.To replace minerals lost during a short walk
3.To taste fruity
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Compare common drinks and when (if ever) sports drinks help.
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