19 July 2012
The facts about sports
drinks
It is well established that one of the
factors that can help sporting performance is drinking the right
amount of the right kind of drink, and there is a range of sports
drinks available which are designed to meet the varying
requirements of different kinds of exercise.
Their formulation is based on the latest
scientific evidence and medical knowledge, and sports drinks carry
nutritional information on the label, including the calorie
content.
By helping people participating in sport to
perform better and to recover more quickly, sports drinks can
encourage people to exercise more.
ends
For further information please contact
Richard Laming
Media Director
British Soft Drinks Association
Tel: 020 7025 3707 / 078 7965 4555
Email: rlaming@britishsoftdrinks.com
Website: http://www.britishsoftdrinks.com/
Notes to editors
1. The British Soft Drinks Association
represents the interests of producers and manufacturers of soft
drinks including carbonated drinks, still and dilutable drinks,
fruit juices and bottled water. BSDA members are responsible for
the vast majority of products on the British soft drinks
market.
2. See for example EFSA
Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related
to carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions and reduction in rated
perceived exertion/effort during exercise (ID 460, 466, 467, 468),
enhancement of water absorption during exercise (ID 314, 315, 316,
317, 319, 322, 325, 332, 408, 465, 473, 1168, 1574, 1593, 1618,
4302, 4309), and maintenance of endurance performance (ID 466, 469)
pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/20061