• Gatorade is a popular thirst quencher for athletes."Pitchin' the Moon" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Tony the Misfit (Tony) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  

General

• An 8 oz. serving of original Gatorade has 50 calories, 110 mg of sodium and 30 mg of potassium. It also contains 14 g of carbohydrates that come from sugar and 28.5 g of water.
  
  

Benefits

• Consumers of Gatorade can benefit by replacing sodium and potassium, also referred to as electrolytes, that are lost from the body through perspiration. The carbohydrates can provide energy.
  
  

Purpose

• Gatorade's nutritional elements are designed with the athlete in mind. It is meant to replenish nutrients that are lost during performance. It can also help prevent dehydration.
  
  

Daily Requirements

• Gatorade contains 0 percent of the required daily vitamins and minerals as set by the Food and Drug Administration.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Though Gatorade is consumed by athletes, it should not be considered a diet drink. Because a 24-oz. bottle contains 150 calories, it could lead to weight gain in non-athletes or people who do not exercise.