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What Do You Drink? Soda Diet soda Iced tea Sports drinks Energy drinks Juice Milk Coffee drinks Smoothies Water 2
Obesity Rates Increase Obese 1 in 3 Americans Overweight 50% of Americans Child/Teen Obesity Tripled in last 20+ years 1980 s Today 3
Road to Obesity Overweight Child Overweight/Obese Teen Overweight/Obese Adult > > 4
Obesity Health Risks Heart Disease High blood pressure Stroke Heart attacks Type 2 Diabetes Poor circulation Kidney failure Vision damage Limb amputation 5
Beverages Obesity Health Nutrition Connection Food Beverages Exercise 6
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 7
History of Soda Size Coca Cola 6.5 oz bottles 6.5, 10, & 12 oz bottles 12 oz can, 20, 24 oz bottles, 32 and 44 oz cups 1916 1950 Today 8
Average Soda Consumption Up 300% in 30 Years Teen Boys: 3+ cans per day Teen Girls: 2+ cans per day 9
Soda and Sugar 4 Grams = 1 teaspoon 10 Teaspoons in Every 12 oz Can = 10
High Fructose Corn Syrup New Generation of Sweetener Sweeter and Cheaper Made from Corn 11
Soda and Energy Levels Insulin Sugar Feeling Down 12
Soda and Bones Compromises Bone Mass Growth Contributes to Bone Deterioration May Change Magnesium Balance Girls at Highest Risk 13
Diet Soda Surprise Diet Soda May Cause Weight Gain Calorie-free Drink May Leave You Hungry 14
Chemicals Replace Calories Diet Cola Ingredients Ascorbic Acid + Sodium/Potassium Benzoate Benzene, a Carcinogen 15
Performance Drink Differences Sports Drinks Replace Fluids Energy Drinks Deliver a Stimulant 16
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 17
Energy Drinks Not Good Choice for Athletes Caffeine Content Can Dehydrate Athlete Caffeine-Sugar Jolt Leads to Crash Despite Vitamins, Not Nutrition Value 18
Fruit Juice Choose 100% Juice, No Sugar Added Contains Natural Sugar Serving Size 6 ounces Two Servings Per Day = 19
Watch Out for Juice Imposters Read Labels for Clues Fruit Cocktail or Punch Not Juice 10% Juice Is Not Juice = 20
Smoothie Options Commercial Smoothie 360 + Calories and 16 tsps. Sugar Healthy Smoothie Ingredients Fresh or Frozen Fruit, Low-fat Milk or Yogurt, Ice 21
Iced Tea Commercial Ice Teas High in Sugar Choose Black or Green Teas Avoid Sweeteners 22
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 23
Milk Healthy Beverage Choice Contains Vitamins and Minerals Drink up to 3 Cups a Day Choose Low-fat Products Balance with Other Dairy Servings 24
Flavored Milk Popular Milk Product Fun Flavors Food or Beverage? 25
A Beverage Comparison Choc Milk (8 oz) Fruit Punch (8 oz) Soda (12 oz can) Calories 150 150 150 9 Sugar (tsp) 4 6.5 Nutrients Fat, protein, calcium, vitamins A, C, D None None 26
Water Water Is the Very Best Thirst Quencher Water Has Zero Calories Water Carries Nutrients Through the Body Water Is the Key to Hydration 27
Water in Schools Schools Ban Soda Machines Water for Sale in Schools Bottles Target Kids 28
Make Water Interesting Add Fruit Slices Top with Juice Splash Use Juice Ice Cubes Try Carbonated Water 29
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 30
Obesity in a Bottle Review Put Milk on Your Menu Choose 100% Juice Drink Water, Water Everywhere 31
What Did You Learn? 1. Obesity contributes to what diseases? Heart Disease and Diabetes. 2. How much sugar is in a 12 oz. can of soda? 10 Teaspoons. 3. What is High Fructose Corn Syrup? A corn based sweetener. 4. Sports drinks and energy drinks: the difference? Sports drink fluid replacement. Energy drink stimulant. 5. How can diet soda cause weight gain? It may not satisfy hunger. 6. Fruit punch: juice or imposter? Imposter. Has only 10% fruit juice. 7. Why is water a nutritional bargain? It s a non-caloric thirst quencher that hydrates the body and carries nutrients through the body. 32
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. 33
Web Resources USDA s Dietary Guidelines for Americans www.mypyramid.gov American Beverage Association www.ameribev.org/health/obesity Centers For Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org 34