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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.
Sports drinks like gatorade are probably not the best for kids unless they are involved in sports. They arent made for children who sit in front of the tv all day. If children are athletic I can see the use however if they are not, it's just drinking a sugary drink.