BETA
Chapter 1
The swamp sweat crisis
Chapter 2
The science of sweat
Chapter 3
From the lab to the market
Chapter 4
The cultural splash
YOUR GOAL
Master of The invention of Gatorade
Ch 2 · The science of sweat
artiteacher Mix water, salt, and carbs to discover how Gatorade kept the Florida Gators hydrated.
artiteacher Gatorade
Beat the heat, beat the heat, Gatorade keeps the Gators on their feet!
artiteacher The speed at which fluid enters the bloodstream depends on its concentration compared to human blood.
artiteacher Gatorade added simple sugars to provide rapid energy directly to working muscles without causing stomach cramps.
Fun Fact
Sweat salt loss: An athlete can lose up to several grams of salt in a single hour of intense exercise.
Glossary
electrolyte (noun)
A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water and is essential for bodily functions. In 1965, University of Florida researchers developed Gatorade to replace electrolytes lost through player perspiration.
A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water and is essential for bodily functions. In 1965, University of Florida researchers developed Gatorade to replace electrolytes lost through player perspiration.
Gossip
Would you drink a scientific formula designed for optimal sweat replenishment?
Quiz
What carbohydrate concentration percentage is used in Gatorade to ensure rapid stomach emptying?
Quiz
What dangerous medical condition can occur when athletes drink too much plain water, diluting their blood sodium?
Quiz
Which organ's function did Dr. Robert Cade specialize in before inventing Gatorade?
Quiz
Why does plain water sometimes fail to hydrate an extremely sweaty athlete as quickly as Gatorade?
Quiz
Which term describes a drink with the same salt and sugar concentration as human blood?
Quiz
Which two primary simple sugars are used in Gatorade to provide rapid carbohydrate energy?
Quiz
What category of essential charged minerals, including sodium and potassium, does Gatorade replenish?