A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark lead Gatorade’s women’s science initiative

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark lead Gatorade’s women’s science initiative
Summary

A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are key figures in Gatorade's new research initiative focusing on women's hydration and nutrition. This campaign, titled 'Body of Science,' reveals alarming results: female basketball players lose the most sodium during training, and 57% of female athletes do not consume enough carbohydrates. The initiative aims to address significant gaps in sports science research, which has been predominantly based on male athletes. The findings underscore the need for tailored nutritional strategies for women in sports. Future research will target women's specific needs across various life stages.

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  • Wilson and Clark headline Gatorade's 'Body of Science' campaign.
  • 57% of female athletes fail to consume adequate carbohydrates.
  • Women basketball players have the highest sodium loss during training.
  • Less than 6% of sports science research focuses solely on women.
  • Future studies will examine women's needs at critical life stages.
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A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark champion Gatorade research revealing major sodium and carbohydrate gaps among female athletes today.

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