Sports Drinks

Preparation, uses, and tips

Use sports drinks instead of soda. Enjoy with an apple, pear, or banana for a fast snack.

Buying and storing tips

Look for sports drinks in the drink or supplement section of heath food stores, or in the drink or specialty foods section of most supermarkets.

Varieties

Sports drinks are available in cans and bottles, in a variety of flavours. Natural sports drinks with natural sweeteners, flavours, and colours, are also available.

Nutrition Highlights

Sports drink, 8 oz. (240mL)
Calories: 50
Protein: 0.0g
Carbohydrate: 14g
Total Fat: 0.0g
Fiber: 0.0g

Nutritional content varies among drinks.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires August 2007.