ADA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Sports drinks are better thirst quenchers than water for child athletes, American Dietetic Association says in Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) 2001 survey. "Young athletes need carbohydrates and electrolytes" and flavors encourage more drinking, ADA notes; only 31.4% of parents are aware of advantages, as 67.4% say water is better. Most parents (86.5%) correctly state active children do not need more vitamins than other children, ADA reports. Survey conducted by Arlington Heights, Ill.-based Market Facts questioned 500 parents with children ages six to 12