Biography on dr james robert cade

It was first tested on freshmen because Coach Ray Graves didn't want to hurt the varsity team. Eventually, however, the use of the sports beverage spread to the Gators, who enjoyed a winning record and were known as a "second-half team" by outlasting opponents. Current figures were not immediately available. Cade said he was proud that Gatorade was based on research into what the body loses in exercise.

Biography on dr james robert cade

Since its introduction, Cade said the formula changed very little. Sugar has replaced an artificial sweetener. Instead of the original four flavors, there are now more than 30 available in the United States and more than 50 flavors available internationally. Gatorade is now sold in 80 countries. Stokely-Van Camp initially obtained the licensing rights for Gatorade and began marketing it as the "beverage of champions.

Cade said Stokely-Van Camp hated the name "Gatorade," believing it would was too parochial, but stuck with it after tests showed consumers liked the name. An artificial sweetener has replaced sugar. Instead of the original four flavors, there are now more than 30 available in the United States and more than 50 flavors available internationally. Cade was appointed an assistant professor in internal medicine at UF in He worked until he was 76, retiring in November from the university, where he taught medicine, saw patients and conducted research.

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