Beverages and Weight

True or False

Gatorade is a healthy alternative to water when not exercising.

True or False?

FALSE

The average American consumes 50 gallons of soda and other sweetened beverages each year..

True or False?

True

Four grams of sugar equal one teaspoon of sugar.

True or False?

True

Soda is the biggest source of refined sugar in the American Diet.

True or False?

True

35% of adults in New York City are obese.

True or False?

FALSE

58% of Adults in NYC are obese.

An 8oz Red Bull contains 27 grams of sugar.

True or False?

True

A 12oz glass of water contains 22 Calories.

True or False?

FALSE

Water contains 0 calories.

Most alcohol contains 0 calories.

True or False?

FALSE

Most alcohol contains around 100 or more calories.

Beverages and Weight

beverages that people consume and the impact it has on their lives

New York ObesityObesity problems can lead to health issues, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Fifty-eight percent of NYC are obese

Obesity rates went from 18%-23% from 2002-2010

Nearly 40% of children in school systems are obese

Costing the people of NYC 4 billion in medical costs

Article 81 New York’s attempt to compromise with the Food Service Establishments to address the obesity epidemicThe modified Article 81 states:“1) Sugary drinks shall not be offered or sold in cups or manufacturer-sealed containers (e.g. bottles, cans) that contain more than 16 fluid ounces.a. Sugary drinks are defined as beverages that have added sugar, contain <50% milk/milk substitute by volume and have more than 25 calories per 8 fluid ounces. b. Does not apply to alcoholic beverages, low-calorie drinks served in non-self-service cups that contain less than or equal to 25 calories per 8 fluid ounces, including diet sodas/colas, unsweetened coffees and teas, water, or fruit or vegetable juice without added sugar. c. All self-service cups or containers (e.g. those filled with a drink by the customer) shall not contain more than 16 fluid ounces. The proposal does not limit the ability of FSEs to offer free refills to customers.”

Sugar and Beverage Size

Dangers of too much sugar

Increased risk of diabetesBad for your heartCause acneObesity

Who is this effectingAdults-68.8% Obese or overweightChildren-1 in 3 College Students-29.2%

Juices20 oz Orange juice-60 grams of sugar, 240 calories20 oz Apple juice-65 grams of sugar, 260 calories20 oz Cranberry juice-82 grams of sugar, 360 calories20 oz Lemonade-67 grams of sugar, 260 calories20 oz Iced tea-57 grams of sugar, 230 calories20 oz Green tea-42 grams of sugar, 175 calories

Sports drinks20 oz Gatorade-35 grams of sugar, 125 calories20 oz Powerade-48 grams of sugar, 175 calories20 oz Vitamin water-33 grams of sugar, 125 calories

Sodas20 oz coke-65 grams of sugar 240 calories20 oz sprite-69 grams of sugar 250 calories20 oz mountain dew-77 grams of sugar 290 calories20 oz root beer-78 grams of sugar 300 calories20 oz ginger ale-60 grams of sugar 225 calories

Energy Drinks

16 oz Red Bull-54 grams of sugar, 216 calories16 oz Monster-62 grams of sugar, 248 calories

Healthy Alternatives

Drink more waterOnly drink sports drinks when exercisingMixing your favorite drink with seltzer or waterPay attention to serving size

Alcohol•Alcoholic beverages are drinks containing calories from alcohol.•For every gram of alcohol there

are 7 calories absorbed, 9 calories are ingested but 2 get

expelled through breath (breathalyzer).

•Alcohol is technically poison to the body.

AlcoholThe average 12 oz. lite beer has 96 calories only 13 of these calories can be used as energy (Calories from carbohydrates).

The other 83 calories come from alcohol which is not a useable source of energy.

Those 83 unused calories get stored as fat.

AlcoholDrink Empty

CaloriesLite Beer (12 fl oz) 83

80 Proof Alcohol (1 shot)

53

Red Wine (6 fl oz) 130

White Wine (3.5 fl oz) 72

WaterWater is an energy-free beverage.Energy-free means no calories.Water makes up about 60% of a healthy human body.In obese people this percentage could be as low as 45%.

Water

The recommended amount of water per day is 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women.Water is thought to help facilitate weight loss, and help maintain a healthy body weight.Water raises the metabolic rate which helps break down food easier which helps weight management.

Results

We surveyed 100 different students from Rowan, and asked them a variety of questions pertaining to what they drink and their general knowledge of beverages.

Results0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10+

Water - - 5 11 30

Milk 7 29 8 - 2

Orange Juice

12 15 12 4 3

Light Beer 8 5 22 2 9

Gatorade 6 7 15 12 5

Soda 7 2 5 13 19

Red Bull 9 17 14 3 2

Wine 29 4 9 1 3

*These results are from those stating they were overweight.

Results 0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10+

Water - - - 2 52

Milk 6 10 24 9 5

Orange Juice

3 20 21 8 2

Light Beer 18 13 10 5 8

Gatorade 7 32 9 7 1

Soda 19 17 11 5 2

Red Bull 34 4 11 5 -

Wine 28 7 6 4 9

*These results are from those stating they were not overweight.

Results

74% of those who stated they were overweight either disagreed or were neutral when asked about if they considered the nutritional facts of what they drink. This is opposed to 37% of those who were not overweight.50% of the same people said they drink sports drinks, such as Gatorade, when not exercising.