Rehydration Drinks are here to Save Our Teen Athletes from Dehydration
Young athletes across the country anxiously await the warmer weather of spring and summer and the thrilling sports and outdoor activities which accompany the seasons. However, in their excitement and quest for measured improvement, they often neglect proper intake of rehydration drinks . Though dehydration is often viewed as a potential problem for older adults only, children are just as likely to experience its side effects—particularly following strenuous physical exertion in spring and summer heat. To avoid becoming dehydrated, athletes should always drink sufficient levels of fluids before, during and after a practice, scrimmage or game. Coaches also carry a responsibility to educate players on the importance of hydration and offer adequate time for each teammate to rest and rehydrate away from the sun. Research by Dr. Susan Yeargin at the University of South Carolina recently found that nearly 75% of young athletes—those aged 8 to 18—show up at post-school practices alread...