Americas Other Drinking Problem – Do You Know What it Is?
Studies link an increase in Americans’ intake of sweetened drinks – especially soda pop and sports drinks – with an unhealthy increase in our body weight. These drinks are also linked to: * Weak bones * Tooth decay * Increased desire for sugar (and in some cases, caffeine) America’s other drinking problem… Some experts call soda pop “liquid candy”-and call our intake habits “America’s other drinking problem.” * Every day for a typical 2-year-old, carbonated soda provides more added sugar than cookies, candies and ice cream combined. * 56% of 8-year-olds drink soda every day. * A third of teenage boys drink at least 3 cans every day. * 60% of all public and private middle schools and high schools sell soda pop to students. Ideas for change! * Go with H2O. Carry water with you – and drink it all day long. Be sure to use a refillable bottle and go “green.” * Rethink mealtime drinks. Drink water at meals. Don’t give it any more thought, simple offer water at mealtimes. * Make it special.
