Choosing Sports Drinks for Exercise

The following is a list of suggested sports drinks and other drink options that can be used during events 90 minutes or longer.

Gatorade

Total carbs: 56g Serving Size: 500ml

OK? YES

G2 (by Gatorade)

Total carbs: 14g Serving Size: 500ml

OK? NO (Articial Sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame potassium)

Powerade Isotonic

Total carbs: 46g Serving Size: 600ml

OK? YES

Coke / Diet Coke

Total carbs: 39g Serving Size: 375ml

OK? NO (HFCS, carbonated)

Juice

Total carbs: 56g Serving Size: 500ml

OK? NO (juice=fructose)