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 Obesity
Obesity 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 epidemic
The 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-selfservice 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 diabetes
Bad for your heart
Cause acne
Obesity
Who is this effecting
Adults-68.8% Obese or overweight
Children-1 in 3
College Students-29.2%
Juices
20 oz Orange juice-60 grams of sugar, 240
calories
20 oz Apple juice-65 grams of sugar, 260
calories
20 oz Cranberry juice-82 grams of sugar, 360
calories
20 oz Lemonade-67 grams of sugar, 260
calories
20 oz Iced tea-57 grams of sugar, 230 calories
20 oz Green tea-42 grams of sugar, 175
calories
Sports drinks
20 oz Gatorade-35 grams of sugar,
125 calories
20 oz Powerade-48 grams of sugar,
175 calories
20 oz Vitamin water-33 grams of
sugar, 125 calories
Sodas
20 oz coke-65 grams of
sugar 240 calories
20 oz sprite-69 grams of
sugar 250 calories
20 oz mountain dew-77
grams of sugar 290
calories
20 oz root beer-78 grams
of sugar 300 calories
20 oz ginger ale-60
grams of sugar 225
Energy Drinks
16 oz Red Bull-54 grams of sugar, 216
calories
16 oz Monster-62 grams of sugar, 248
calories
Healthy Alternatives
Drink more water
Only drink sports drinks when
exercising
Mixing your favorite drink with seltzer
or water
Pay 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.
Alcohol
The 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.
Alcohol
Drink
Lite Beer (12 fl oz)
Empty
Calories
83
80 Proof Alcohol (1 shot) 53
Red Wine (6 fl oz)
130
White Wine (3.5 fl oz)
72
Water
Water 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.
Results
0
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
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
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.