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Rethink Your Drink: Sugar Content and Hydration Project Sponsors • USDA project funded through the Food Stamp Program • School District of Philadelphia • Nutrition Center, Department of Biology Drexel University Why is water and hydration Important? • • • • 60-70% of total body weight is water Helps dispose of waste in the body Protects organs and joints Maintains body temperature Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283 Hydration The best way to stay well hydrated for exercise is to drink • Before • During • After Remember! Drink regardless of whether you are thirsty or not! Which of these drinks replaces fluid lost during exercise? Soda ? 100% Juice ? Water ? Milk ? Iced Tea ? Sports Drinks ? Which of these drinks supplies carbohydrates that are important for recovery? Sports Drinks ? Water ? 100% Juice ? Milk ? Which of these drinks provides nutrients that athletes need for recovery? 100% Juice ? Milk ? Sports Drinks ? What are healthy drinks ? Which has fewer calories ? 12 ounces 100% juice 12 ounces of cola 12 ounces orange soda 12 ounces low-fat milk Which has fewer calories ? 12 ounces 100% juice 12 ounces orange soda 12 ounces of cola 12 ounces low-fat milk Portion distortion! • 6.5 ounces = 88 calories • 12 ounces = 160 calories • 20 ounces = 266 calories Increase of 178 calories! Source: http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/.../ 0203/qtr2/drinks.htm How Much Sugar? 27grams x 2.5 servings = 67.5 grams 1 teaspoon of sugar = 4 grams 67.5 / 4 = 16.9 teaspoons of sugar Healthy Beverages Lower your intake of sugar Limit soft drinks, soda, fruit drinks, sweetened iced tea They have many calories and few vitamins or minerals • Weight gain • Tooth decay Rethink Think Your Drink • Watch out for artificial sugar in drinks • Maintain Hydration • Healthy Drinks: – Water, milk and 100% fruit juice Questions? Activity How much sugar does my drink have?