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So if your child has been working out and sweating for at least 45 minutes, the answer is probably yes, drink a sports drink. If your child is just hanging out playing video games, the answer is definitely no, drink water.
The âGoodâ of Gatorade. When you exercise, itâs important to stay hydrated. While water is the most logical form of hydration, sports drinks like Gatorade contain sugar and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat.Make Your Own Sports Drink!tâs marketed as a sports drink, but Gatorade isnât only being consumed by athletes. Children drink it at lunch or after soccer practice, and it has even developed a reputation as a hangover cure.