sports drink
noun
: a drink that consists mainly of water, electrolytes (such as sodium or potassium), and carbohydrates (such as sucrose or fructose) and that is designed to replenish those substances in the body during or after usually strenuous exercise
"Dan was with me the whole day," Huard said after the game, while sipping a sports drink to combat dehydration.—
Peter King
Peter KingSports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade should generally be avoided in favor of water unless you're doing an intense workout. That's because some sports drinks contain more than 30 grams of added sugar …, and you may not need its carb- and electrolyte-heavy fuel if you're just going for a 45-minute easy ride.—Danielle Zickl
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Drink sports drinks during and after strenuous workouts.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
What 8 food dyes will be phased out? Red Dye 40 (Allura Red or FD&C Red No. 40): Creates a dark red color and is commonly used in candy, cereals, sports drinks, frosting, condiments, gelatin, jams and more.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Drinks Synthetic dyes aren’t just found in food, but also commonly in drinks, including soda (like Fanta and Mountain Dew) and sports drinks (like Gatorade and Powerade).
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Coconut Water Coconut water is often used as a natural sports drink.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
What 8 food dyes will be phased out? Red Dye 40 (Allura Red or FD&C Red No. 40): Creates a dark red color and is commonly used in candy, cereals, sports drinks, frosting, condiments, gelatin, jams and more.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Drinks Synthetic dyes aren’t just found in food, but also commonly in drinks, including soda (like Fanta and Mountain Dew) and sports drinks (like Gatorade and Powerade).
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Coconut Water Coconut water is often used as a natural sports drink.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Sports drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20drink. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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