Efficacy of a Carbohydrate Drink on Speed, Agility and Power in School Going Children

Efficacy of a Carbohydrate Drink on Speed, Agility and Power in School Going Children

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a beverage containing carbohydrate powder fortified with micronutrients on agility, speed, and power in school going children

Inclusion Criteria:

• Informed consent by participant's parents or legally accepted representative
• Good general health
• Non anemic children (Hb≥12 g/dl)
• Academy/development level athlete (at least 3 activity sessions per week, for a minimum of 2 hours of activity in each session e.g. hockey, football, team sports)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Child in care
• Allergy/Intolerance to study materials
• History of cardiovascular disorder, respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus, serious infection/injuries/surgeries (within past 3 months)
• Participation in any nutritional study in past 1 year
• Substance abuse
• Children on any kind of medication in past 1 month of screening