Kids and Carbonation: Is Sparkling Water Good for Youth Athletes?
Kids and Carbonation: Is Sparkling Water Good for Youth Athletes?
By TrueSport, April 2018
Many kids love carbonated soft drinks, but parents of young athletes often wonder how carbonated drinks affect their kids’ health and performance. So, before your child cracks open their next La Croix, let’s take a look at what’s inside.
Sparkling Water vs. Soda
The most important distinction to make is between sparkling water and sugary soda. Sparkling water, like La Croix and others, is just carbonated water with flavor added. Sodas, like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and tonic water, contain carbonated water, but are packed with added sugar.
