Hydration Debate Wall by Brooks Legg https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz Add your arguments and evidence about hydration drinks to your team's section. Engage with other team's posts through comments. en-us 2025-03-14 12:02:35 UTC 2025-04-24 12:32:49 UTC hello@padlet.com jlegg5 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366324772 Debate Rules

  1. Students will choose a table (Team Water or Team Sports Drinks)

  2. Create posts in your team’s section that:

    • State your argument in the subject line

    • Provide detailed explanation and reasoning in the body

    • Include supporting evidence (link to research, image, or video)

  3. Review the opposing team’s arguments

  4. Use comments to:

    • Ask questions about other team’s arguments

    • Respond to questions about your posts

    • Challenge claims with counter-evidence

Remember to:

  • Keep discussions respectful and fact-based

  • Support claims with scientific evidence

  • Focus on health and performance impacts

]]> 2025-03-14 12:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366324772 Team Water Example Post jlegg5 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327315 2025-03-14 12:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327315 Research Resources jlegg5 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327318 2025-03-14 12:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327318 Team Sports Drinks Example Post jlegg5 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327788 2025-03-14 12:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3366327788 water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369301531 it's calorie free and no added sugars or artificial ingredients

]]> 2025-03-17 12:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369301531 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369304143 Water keeps you hydrated and healthy. It is the best thing to drink when you are doing something productive.

]]> 2025-03-17 12:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369304143 team water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369304930 I believe water is more healthy due to the fact that a lot of sports drinks have dye i them

]]> 2025-03-17 12:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369304930 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369308010 Staying Hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your health. It helps maximize physical performance and it also significantly affects your energy levels and brain function. As water becomes more useful for hydrating, Sports drinks come more in handy when you need some energy because they have electrolytes and carbohydrates. which helps replenish what's lost through sweat.

]]> 2025-03-17 12:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369308010 Team Water williag9537 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369308806 Water helps keep you hydration so while you exercise or do a sport you don't pass out or get hurt. As you exercise you lose body water through sweat so as you do sports or exercise it keeps you hydrated. If you lose too much water weight you can overheat which can be severe.

]]> 2025-03-17 12:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369308806 Team Water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369309515 Water is definitely better than sports drinks for most people. It hydrates you without the added sugar and calories that come with sports drinks. Unless you’re doing a super intense or long workout, you don’t really need the extra electrolytes or carbs. Sports drinks are designed for athletes doing endurance sports, not for everyday exercise or casual activity. Plus, water is way cheaper and easier to get. It’s the healthiest option to stay hydrated without any of the side effects of sugary drinks.

]]> 2025-03-17 12:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369309515 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369313614 sports drinks replenish electrolytes and provide a quick source or energy to keep you going water makes you hydrated but so do sport drinks they also give you energy and they taste better then just water there both really good for you but to me sport drinks are better and keep you going

]]> 2025-03-17 12:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369313614 water is better than energy drinks https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369314475 i believe sports drinks are only really beneficial for people continuously sweating and doing demanding tasks or workouts. Dietitian Deroche states "i believe in a food thing called the health halo" meaning people believe its very healthy. water is a perfectly fine source of hydration with no sugar and no food dyes

]]> 2025-03-17 12:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369314475 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369329340 water is the most important drink

]]> 2025-03-17 13:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369329340 Team Water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369479534 For general hydration, water is superior to sports drinks because it's calorie-free, readily available, and essential for bodily functions, while sports drinks often contain added sugars and calories that aren't necessary for basic hydration. 

]]> 2025-03-17 14:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369479534 Water is better for you than sport drinks https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369481024 Most Sports drinks contain Artificial dye artificial flavoring, And so much more bad stuff while drinking water is something that our body is required to do it keeps you hydrated it keeps you healthy so please

next time you're exercising get a nice cold glass of water

]]> 2025-03-17 14:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369481024 Team Water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369481439 Water overall is better than sports drinks because it's calorie-free, water doesn't contain added sugars either. Although sports drinks give you more energy in the long run they're not the best for your health. Water is healthier, more refreshing, and in the long run it's better for your body.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369481439 Water doesn't have sugar, artificial sweeteners, or the potential for medication interactions. https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369483155 Sports drinks are full of sugar---and even if you choose the sugar free options, artificial sweeteners can still be bad for you. Not only that, but certain medications such as Spironolactone (a water pill used to treat heart failure and hypertension) make your body hold onto electrolytes such as potassium at a very high concentration. One sports drink for me and I could get hyperkalemia (excess potassium)!

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/artificial-sweeteners/art-20046936


https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/spironolactone-oral-route/description/drg-20071534

]]> 2025-03-17 14:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369483155 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369484505 sports drinks contain electrolytes and carbohydrates, which is very important to keep up with energy. electrolytes help move water in your body, and when we workout we loose them. thats why it is a good thing sports drinks have electrolytes. the carbohydrates can help maintain your blood sugar and delay fatigue.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369484505 team water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369485204 I chose water because you don't have to worry about the ingredients. Sports drinks are typically high in sugar and calories. Yes, sports drink can have electrolytes and certain benefits, but water is essential when it comes to hydration and being healthy.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369485204 Juliana King Juliana1516 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369485460 I think sport drinks are healthier because it actually has things inside the drink to help with sweat. There's a whole science to how the ingredients found in sports drinks help improve performance. In addition to water, sports drinks contain electrolytes and carbohydrates — both of which become important when you're sweating a lot or need to quickly refill your energy stores.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369485460 Team Water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369486515 Water is healthier since it doesn't have any added dyes, calories, or sugars. It also adds water to your body as you do productive work which makes you sweat, leading to your body losing water. Sports drinks are mainly designed for people who do long term, or harder workouts/sports, so water is better for people who don't need the added electrolytes in them. Water is also cheaper and easier to find.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369486515 team water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369487311 Water is calorie-free, making it a healthier option for those trying to manage their caloric intake or lose weight sports drinks do not hydrate you more, water hydrate you better, per their definition of better. Sports drinks may contain a more strict set of minerals, more sugar sugar and performance enhancers like caffeine then regular mineral, water is healthier for you because it doesn't have all the added sugars.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369487311 why sports drinks are better-Karleigh Hamrick. karleighh5249 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369487387 I believe that sports drinks are better for a numerical of reasons. One is because of the added Electrolytes. Most sport drinks have added electrolytes, so you don't pass out in a game, or other things. In my opinion, water tastes so UNBELIEVEBABLY gross. I cannot stand it at all. Mostly, you can easily check how much electrolytes a drink has by the labels, or googling it. The one sports drink I will never even taste is Prime. Electrolytes are important because they add a boost of hydration. This is why I feel sport drinks are better than water.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369487387 water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369490718 water is the most healthiest option with no added sugars or artificial flavors and it also hydrates you the most

]]> 2025-03-17 14:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369490718 team sport drink https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369493853 sport drinks have extra electrolytes you need to stay hydrated.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369493853 team water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369496924 water is very helpful to keep you very hydrated on hot days and it is very healthy for you. it is really good for you to drink water when your working out or anything.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369496924 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369501175 Water is more healthy than sports drinks and is the best choice for everyday hydration, water is better because it don't contain any extra added sugars or calories or any other unwanted/ unhealthy artificial dyes and ETC water also supports the natural body functions.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369501175 Team Water MaceeS https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369507264
Our bodies need water to live and stay hydrated. Humans need water to do various things like keep our brains functioning, help us stay energized, and help keep us going. The human body is made up of 70% water and losing even a little bit that can really take a toll on our bodies and how we function everyday. Not drinking water and being dehydrated can cause us to have headaches, feel dizzy, feel tired, and unmotivated. Severe dehydration can even possibly cause and higher risks of kidney failure, weak immune system. While sports drinks can taste good and aid to dehydration, but in my opinion sports drinks shouldn't replace water.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369507264 Sports drinks can be better in the long run. https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369512594 Sports drinks can help you restore electrolytes (Potassium, sodium, etc.) which a you can loss a lot while working out especially over a longer amount of time. which is better for your body and it can heal and get back the nutrition's that we loss while exercising.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369512594 Team Water! https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369516988 When it comes to working out, I believe water is the better option. Water is essential for nearly every function in the body. It helps all your joints move more efficiently, and without pain. Drinking water instead of caloric beverages also helps control calorie intake. It is proven that water consumption leads to significant loss of body weight, no matter the diet.

]]> 2025-03-17 14:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369516988 hannahb0090 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369846873 2025-03-17 18:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369846873 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369888913 first of all water is calorie free fat free and doesn't contain all those harsh chemicals or added artificial sugars. a normal sports drink contains about 21 grams of sugar pure 12 ounces a serving. While water with zero and is amazing for hydraytion and is needed for our body to function. so if i was you i would drink water.

]]> 2025-03-17 19:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369888913 Why I think Sports Drinks are better than water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369916061 Team sports drinks are usually more effective for hydration than water during intense physical activity because they contain electrolytes and carbohydrates which help to refill the body's fluid and energy stores faster than water alone. Studies have shown that sports drinks can help athletes recover quicker and perform better than water. The mixture of sweetness and salt helps to improve hydration and offers an energy boost for athletes. Water alone does not provide these benefits, making sports drinks a better choice for hydration, etc.

]]> 2025-03-17 20:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369916061 TEAM WATER!!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369939716 Water is the base of every drink. It is the only necessary drink that you should have with you. Other drinks are water plus some flavoring to make you drink it more.

]]> 2025-03-17 20:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3369939716 Team Water https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3370056356 Water is definitely the more affective option than sports drinks. Sports drinks are made for athletes that need extra carbs and electrolytes not for normal people doing causal activity or gym Go'ers. But water is the perfect original hydration source with no extra unknown additives. Also their is no risk of overconsumption of water, overdrinking sports drinks can cause an imbalance in electrolytes. While is safer to consume in large quantities with no negative affects.

]]> 2025-03-17 23:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/WVVA/yqynwriy9vehggiz/wish/3370056356