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Water vs Sports Drinks

- Summary
- About staying hydrated
- Benefits of sports drinks
- Symptoms of dehydration
- Replenishing fluids
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Susan Janoff, MS RD LD/N

Questions for a doctor on water, sports drinks

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to water and sports drinks:

  1. Am I staying well hydrated during my workout?

  2. Should I consider a sports drink during my workout?

  3. Do you recommend any particular type of sports drink?

  4. Do you recommend any particular type of bottle water?

  5. How much water or sports drink should I drink during my workout?

  6. Could drinking more water or sports drink improve how I feel following my workout?

  7. How frequently should I pause for a drink during my workout?

  8. Could I be drinking too much sports drink?

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Review Date: 12-19-2006
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