Sports drinks may be more beneficial than water for an athlete who

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For athletes who exercise for longer than 90 minutes,sports drinks may be beneficial because they provide some carbohydrates and electrolytes.Otherwise,fluid replacement is the main priority,and water is just as beneficial as sports drinks.With shorter bouts of exercise,normal food intake replaces nutrient losses.Exercising in cold weather would reduce sweat losses and so would make a sports drink less beneficial.

Sports Drinks May Be More Beneficial Than Water for an Athlete