While young athletes engaging in rigorous physical activity for extended periods of time can benefit from the electrolytes and vitamins in sports drinks, water is best for most children, Dr. Holly Benjamin of the AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, and co-author of the report, told CNN.
Children and teens should have the recommended intake of juice and low-fat milk with meals as sports drinks contain extra calories and could contribute to obesity and tooth decay, she said.
The report also notes that energy drinks should be avoided completely as they can contain as much caffeine as 14 servings of soda per can, which can lead to increased blood pressure and anxiety, according to Dr. Marcie Beth Schneider, a member of the AAP Committee on Nutrition and co-author of the report.
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