2. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 1 Soda Diet Soda Iced Tea Sports Drinks Energy Drinks Alcohol Juice Milk Coffee Drinks What Do You Drink?

3. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 2 Where Do You Get Your Calories? Liquid vs. Food Calories 32 oz cola = 400 calories Foods with 400 calories 2 bagels 1½ cups macaroni & cheese 1 taco, 1 enchilada 1 roast beef sandwich 3 bowls of cereal with milk 7 pancakes 5 cups chicken noodle soup 2 brownies =

4. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 3 Obesity Rates 50% of Americans are overweight –Overweight = BMI 25.0 – 29.9 1 in 3 Americans are obese –Obese = BMI 30 or greater

5. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 4 Obesity Risks Heart Disease –High blood pressure –Stroke –Heart attacks Type 2 Diabetes –Poor circulation –Kidney failure –Vision damage –Limb amputation

6. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 5 Soda = Super sized servings Soda sweeteners contribute to weight gain –Sugar – High Fructose Corn Syrup Energy levels

7. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 6 Diet Soda Diet soda cuts down calories May leave you feeling hungry May contribute to weight gain

8. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 7 Sports Drinks Designed for endurance athletes to use during endurance events Rebalances - electrolytes - carbohydrates - sodium Not recommended as a regular beverage

9. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 8 Energy Drinks Energy Crash! Sugar & caffeine Canned or bottled carbonated beverages loaded with: –Sugar –Caffeine –Herbal stimulants and supplements Caffeine and sugar jolt leads to crash Despite added vitamins, not a nutrition value

10. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 9 Alcohol Alcohol Adds Up Serving SizeCalories Beer12 oz150 Light Beer12 oz100 Wine5 oz100 Wine Cooler12 oz180 Distilled Spirits1.5 oz100 Cordial or Liqueur1.5 oz160

11. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 10 Choose 100% juice with no added sugar –Drink one 8 ounce serving a day –Watch your serving size Watch out for juice imposters –Read labels for clues Fruit Juice

12. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 11 Iced Tea Bottled iced teas high in sugar Brew your own –Choose black, green, white, oolong, or herbal tea –Avoid sweeteners

13. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 12 Coffee Drinks 20 oz Café Mocha, whole milk with whipped cream 450 calories 22 g fat 41 g sugar Check the calories 12 oz Café Mocha, skim milk, no whipped cream 170 calories 2 g fat 25 g sugar

14. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 13 Milk A healthy beverage choice Good source of vitamins and minerals Choose low-fat or fat-free Drink 3 cups a day

15. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 14 Water A great thirst quencher and hydrates your body Carries nutrients through the body Provides essential minerals: –Calcium –Magnesium –Fluoride Zero calories

16. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 15 Beverage Guidelines Drink 8-12 cups of fluid a day Limit calories from beverages to 200 – 300 calories per day

17. ©2008 Learning ZoneXpress 16 Review Questions 1. What two diseases are obesity linked to? Heart disease and type 2 diabetes 2. When choosing a fruit juice, what should you look for? 100% fruit juice 3.How can you make your coffeehouse drink healthier? Avoid whipped cream, ask for low-fat or skim milk, consider ordering a smaller size 4.40 grams of sugar found in a 12 ounce can of soda is approximately how many teaspoons? 10 teaspoons or about ¼ cup 5.What nutrients does milk contain? Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin D

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