Table 4 Comparison between Sports Discipline Groups regarding Reasons Why Energy Drinks are Consumed
Athletic disciplines | Reasons why energy drinks are consumed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Provides energy and fluids (n = 29) | Reduces fatigue (n = 6) | Improves performance (n = 11) | Replenishes lost energy (n = 66) |
Short distance | 3(13.0) | 1(4.3) | 0(0.0) | 19(82.7) |
Middle distance | 2(11.8) | 0(0.0) | 2(11.8) | 13(76.4) |
Long distance | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 7(100.0) |
Team events | 22(39.3) | 3(5.4) | 5(8.9) | 26(46.4) |
Field and track events | 2(22.2) | 2(22.2) | 4(44.4) | 1(11.2) |