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SUGAR SAAVY

SUGAR SAAVY. Think about what you Drink. Presented by:. Rubén Brambila, MPH PhD (candidate) Project Manager, Youth Activism Against Obesity. WE ARE EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR!. How much sugar do you think the average American eats in one year?. ANSWER:.

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SUGAR SAAVY

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  1. SUGAR SAAVY Think about what you Drink Presented by: Rubén Brambila, MPH PhD (candidate) Project Manager, Youth Activism Against Obesity

  2. WE ARE EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR! • How much sugar do you think the average American eats in one year?

  3. ANSWER: • Almost 175 pounds a year…which is about half a pound of sugar a day! • 1/2 pound = 57 tsp of sugar. • Extra calories from sugar leads to weight gain, obesity, and can contribute to serious health problems such as diabetes, certain cancers and heart disease.

  4. RE-THINK YOUR DRINK! “where is all this sugar coming from?” • Manufactures add extra sugar because consumers like the taste. • Most commonly in sodas, juice, and punch. • To find out, start by reading the Nutritional Facts label.

  5. Calculate that Sugar How many teaspoons of sugar are in a 20oz Coke? 4 gram = 1 teaspoon sugar 65 grams 4 grams = ? 17 teaspoons sugar

  6. How Much Sugar is in that Bottle? • This is what 17 teaspoons of sugar looks like…. would you put this much sugar in your coffee? • Drink a 20-ounce soda and gain an extra 25 pounds in a year!

  7. Think about this: Physical Activity…. • How long do you think you would have to walk to burn off 240 excess calories (from a 20oz soda)?

  8. ANSWER: Walk at a Moderate speed For ONE HOUR! So …now…don’t you want to re-think your drink?

  9. SUGAR HAS MANY DISGUISES! Sugar comes in may forms. Here are some common words for sugar listed: Barley Malt High Fructose Corn Syrup Brown Sugar Honey Cane Sugar Maltodextrin Corn Syrup Molasses Dextrose Maple Syrup Fructose Powered Sugar Glucose Raw Sugar Sucrose

  10. Tips for Lowering Sugar Intake Here are three tips: • Limit added sugar as much as possible. Eat fresh, whole foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, and stay away from processed and packaged foods. • Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Try replacing at least one sugary drink with water everyday. You can add a slice of orange, lemon or cucumber for zero calories and lots of flavor. • Also non-fat milk, unsweetened iced tea, mineral water and 100% fruit juice in limited amounts– not more than ½ cup a day. • Get regular physical activity everyday—30-60 minutes is optimal.

  11. Remember: one small change will make a big difference. • If the only change you make is drinking one less 20-ounce soda or sweetened beverage per day for a year, it’s possible to lose up to 25 pounds! • Added sugar is everywhere… Be SugarSavvy!!! • Know how to find it; know how to limit it and know how to replace it with healthy options.

  12. Questions?

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