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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1023, Drink to Your Health Handout.
This poster discusses various beverages, calories and nutrients in beverages and how to make better drink choices.
Topics
- Nutrition
- Health
- Beverages
- Energy drinks
- Soda pop
- Soft drinks
- Sports drinks
- SNAP
Pages
- One 36 x 24 inches poster
See poster content below.
Drink For Your Health
It is recommended that you consume no more than 10% of your calories from added sugar. For a person consuming 2,000 calories per day, this amounts to 200 calories or 50 grams of sugar.
Water does all this and has 0 calories!
- Water is an important nutrient that makes up 45%–75% of your body weight.
- It helps regulate your body temperature.
- It transports nutrients to cells.
- It helps get rid of waste.
- It helps lubricate and cushion your joints.
What do you get for the calories?
Soda pop
12 ounces provide 150 calories and:
- Vitamin D - 0% Daily Value
- Calcium - 0% Daily Value
- Iron - 0% Daily Value
- Potassium - 0% Daily Value
Fat-free milk
12 ounces provide 120 calories and:
- Vitamin D - 22% Daily Value
- Calcium - 35% Daily Value
- Iron - 1% Daily Value
- Potassium - 12% Daily Value
It’s easy to make better drink choices.
- Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator for a fast, refreshing drink.
- Carry a reusable water bottle.
- Choose 100% fruit juice in moderation.
- Go for the smaller size if you choose a sugar-sweetened drink.
- Add flavor to water by adding a slice of lemon, lime or orange.
How much added sugar is in soda pop?
12-ounce can
- 36–44 grams (or 9–11teaspoons) sugar
- 148–176 calories
20-ounce bottle
- 60–72 grams (or 15–18 teaspoons) sugar
- 240–288 calories