Do you think sports drinks are good for teens? Vitamin Water, Gatorade, Powerade and energy drinks are all types of sports drinks and I am going to talk about the pros and cons for these sports drinks.
Most teenagers drink sports drinks rather than water because sports drinks have the extra sugar in it which energizes you. Most teens that play sports drink sports drink because they want to have alot more energy when they practice or is playing in a tournament.
Pros: It may be good because it is something that teens enjoy because it has flavour into it. When it comes to drinks, most teens think about the flavour more than the health. If you do a survey of teens, asking if they would choose sports drinks or water, I guarantee, most of them would say sports drinks. Teens enjoy the sports drinks which is a good sign. People should always enjoy what they eat and drink.
Cons: Sports drinks are also a bad thing because of the extra sugar. The sugar can make you gain weight and gaining weight is a bad thing if you play sports. Also, the carbonation can upset your stomach which is not a good sign. Having an upset stomach while playing sports is not your ideal day. Finally, sports drinks have caffeine in it. Caffeine should be limited for kids or young teens. Caffeine does not help you grow and when you are a teenager playing sports, you should be concerned about your height and weight.
In my opinion, I do not think sports drinks are good for teens. It has too much risks to it, especially if you play sports. Water should be the number one choice if you are thirsty. People should have eight glasses of water everyday to keep yourself healthy and energetic. They should also get all the nutrients and hydrations they can get from eating healthy food. Between the good taste and the health, people should choose health.
As you can see, there alot of good and bad things about sports drinks, but it all depends on the person's body and healthy life-style. We cannot tell what to drink and what not to drink. Teens have the right to decide for themselves.
Sources:
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/dietandnutrition/nutrition/693802/sports-drinks-the-real-facts
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/power_drinks.html
http://www.lifescript.com/diet-fitness/articles/s/sports_drinks_exploring_the_pros_and_cons.aspx#disqus_thread
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