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What Do You Drink?

Soda

Diet soda

Iced tea

Sports drinks

Energy drinks

Juice

Milk

Coffee drinks

Smoothies

Water

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Obesity Rates Increase

Obese – 1 in 3 Americans

1980’s

Child/Teen Obesity – Tripled in last 20+ years

Overweight – 50% of Americans

Today

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Road to Obesity

Overweight Child

Overweight/Obese Teen

Overweight/Obese Adult

>>

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Obesity Health Risks

• Heart Disease High blood pressure Stroke Heart attacks

• Type 2 Diabetes Poor circulation Kidney failure

Vision damage Limb amputation

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•Food ExerciseBeverages

BeveragesObesity – Health – Nutrition Connection

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Liquid vs. Food Calories

32 oz. Cola – 400 calories

Foods with 400 calories 2 bagels 1 1/2 c. macaroni and cheese 1 taco, 1 enchilada Roast beef sandwich 3 bowls of cereal, milk 7 pancakes 5 c. chicken noodle soup 2 brownies

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History of Soda SizeCoca Cola

1916 Today1950

6.5 oz bottles

6.5, 10, & 12 oz bottles

12 oz can,20, 24 oz bottles,32 and 44 oz cups

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Teen Girls: 2+ cans per day

Teen Boys: 3+ cans per day

Up 300% in 30 Years

Average Soda Consumption

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Soda and Sugar

4 Grams = 1 teaspoon  10 Teaspoons in Every 12 oz Can

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High Fructose Corn Syrup

New Generation of Sweetener Sweeter and Cheaper Made from Corn

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• Feeling Down

Sugar

• Insulin

Soda and Energy Levels

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Soda and Bones

Compromises Bone Mass Growth Contributes to Bone Deterioration May Change Magnesium Balance Girls at Highest Risk

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Diet Soda Surprise

Diet Soda May Cause Weight Gain Calorie-free Drink May Leave

You Hungry

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Diet Cola Ingredients Ascorbic Acid

+ Sodium/Potassium Benzoate

Chemicals Replace Calories

Benzene, a Carcinogen

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Performance Drink Differences

Sports Drinks – Replace Fluids

Energy Drinks – Deliver a Stimulant

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Sports Drinks

Water Best for 90-minute Competitions Sports Drinks Have Value after

90 Minutes Rebalance Electrolytes,

Carbohydrates and Sodium Choose 8% Total Solids Check for High

Sugar Content

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Energy Drinks

Not Good Choice for Athletes Caffeine Content Can

Dehydrate Athlete Caffeine-Sugar Jolt

Leads to Crash Despite Vitamins,

Not Nutrition Value

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Fruit Juice

Choose 100% Juice, No Sugar Added Contains Natural Sugar Serving Size – 6 ounces Two Servings Per Day

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Watch Out for Juice Imposters

Read Labels for Clues Fruit Cocktail or Punch Not Juice 10% Juice Is Not Juice

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Smoothie Options

Commercial Smoothie360 + Calories and 16 tsps. Sugar

Healthy Smoothie IngredientsFresh or Frozen Fruit, Low-fat Milk or Yogurt, Ice

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Iced Tea

Commercial Ice Teas High in Sugar

Choose Black or Green Teas

Avoid Sweeteners

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Coffee Drinks

Check the Calories Double Mocha Frappucino

with Whipped Cream

500 Calories and 16 tsps of Sugar Tall Cappucino

with Skimmed Milk

100 calories

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Milk

Healthy Beverage Choice Contains Vitamins and Minerals  Drink up to 3 Cups a Day  Choose Low-fat Products Balance with Other

Dairy Servings

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Flavored Milk

Popular Milk Product Fun Flavors Food or Beverage?

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A Beverage Comparison

Nutrients

Sugar (tsp)

Calories

Choc Milk

(8 oz)

Fat, protein, calcium, vitamins A, C, D

Fruit Punch

(8 oz)

None

Soda

(12 oz can)

None

150 150 150

4

6.5

9

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Water

Water Is the Very Best Thirst Quencher

Water Has Zero Calories Water Carries Nutrients

Through the Body Water Is the

Key to Hydration

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Water in Schools

Schools Ban Soda Machines Water for Sale in Schools Bottles Target Kids

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Make Water Interesting

Add Fruit Slices Top with Juice Splash Use Juice Ice Cubes Try Carbonated Water

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Obesity in a Bottle Review

Child and Teen Obesity Rises Soda – Obesity/Bone Loss Link Diet Soda Can Backfire Beware Performance

Drinks Fancy Drinks Have

Fancy Calories 

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Obesity in a Bottle Review

• Put Milk on Your Menu

• Choose 100% Juice

• Drink Water, Water Everywhere

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What Did You Learn?

Heart Disease and Diabetes.

10 Teaspoons.

A corn based sweetener.

Sports drink – fluid replacement. Energy drink – stimulant.

It may not satisfy hunger.

Imposter. Has only 10% fruit juice.

It’s a non-caloric thirst quencher that hydrates the body and carries nutrients through the body.

7. Why is water a nutritional bargain?

6. Fruit punch: juice or imposter?

5. How can diet soda cause weight gain?

3. What is High Fructose Corn Syrup?

2. How much sugar is in a 12 oz. can of soda?

1. Obesity contributes to what diseases?

4. Sports drinks and energy drinks: the difference?

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Apply What You’ve Learned

Complete one of the following activities:

• Research a “healthy” and an “unhealthy” beverage choice.

Make a chart comparing sugar content, calories, nutrients, etc.

• Research the health benefits of milk.

Create a poster.

• Find healthy smoothie recipes.

Try making a few.

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Web Resources

USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americanswww.mypyramid.gov

American Beverage Associationwww.ameribev.org/health/obesity

Centers For Disease Control and Preventionwww.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity

American Diabetes Associationwww.diabetes.org