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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.
An average 609-gram bottle of Gatorade contains 158 calories, 238 milligrams of sodium, 39 grams of carbohydrates (32 grams from sugar) and 0 grams of fat, protein, cholestrol and fiber. Gatorade is a healthy beverage but if you drink too much, you may gain weight and retain water. Drinking three Gatorades a day would provide an addtional 474 calories to your diet. That is almost 25% of your daily calories based on a 2,000-calorie per day diet. Three Gatorades contain 714 milligrams of sodium.