Sugary Drinks [Insert Name and Organisation here] On behalf of the LiveLighter team at Cancer Council WA

Summary What are sugary drinks? Why are they bad for our health? How much sugar is in a sugary drink? LiveLighter sugary drinks calculator Best drink options

Background information *Interactive activity* Ask audience members if they have heard of LiveLighter before, and if so, what they know. What is LiveLighter? A public health education program that aims to encourage people to eat well, be physically active and maintain a healthy weight. Funded by the Department of Health and is run by Cancer Council Western Australia The program engages with the community through TV, radio, print, social media, online measures, resources and advocacy initiatives.

LiveLighter’s top tips These are LiveLighter’s top tips for good health. How do sugary drinks tie in with LiveLighter? * Animation – in slide, arrow points to Top Tip number 2 - Avoid sugary drinks *

What are sugary drinks? Drinks high in energy and added sugars Examples include: Sugary drinks are categorised as junk foods. Diet drinks are also junk foods. Sugary drinks take on many forms. Examples include: Soft drinks Sport drinks Fruit drinks Energy drinks Flavoured waters Flavoured milk 100% fruit juice if quantities are greater than 125ml (1/2 cup) – this is due to the high amount of sugar and energy it provides.

Why are sugary drinks bad for our health? They are high in energy and added sugars and lack nutritional value Their consumption contributes towards: Long-term weight gain Obesity Type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular disease Dental caries Some cancers Sugary drinks are high in energy (kilojoules) and added sugars and they lack nutritional value (for example, vitamins, minerals and fibre). They are not an essential part of our diets and should only be consumed occasionally and in small amounts.

How much sugar is too much? Australian Dietary Guidelines Limit intake of foods and drinks containing added sugars, such as lollies and sugary drinks World Health Organisation Strongly recommend reducing intake of added sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (about 12 teaspoons a day for adults) Limit sugar to below 5% for extra health benefits (about 6 teaspoons a day for adults)

Key messages from the infographic include: Sugary drinks contain a lot of “hidden sugar” and are not good for our health! There are 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 600ml bottle of regular soft drink. This is much higher than the recommended maximum suggested by the World Health Organisation on the previous slide (maximum of 12 teaspoons per adult per day) One can of soft drink every day for one year potentially results in a 6.5 kg weight gain

How much sugar is in…? ** images and answers are transitioned in slide show**

How much sugar is in…? ** teaspoons appear one by one in slide show**

Drinks are a source of energy = The amount of kilojoules (energy) in a regular cola and sandwich is pretty much the same! The difference? The sandwich is a healthy option and would fill you up but the cola is packed with sugar and contains no nutritional value!

Sugary drinks calculator LiveLighter’s sugary drinks calculator is an online tool that allows you to calculate how much sugar and energy you consume from sugary drinks, and how long you need to exercise to burn that energy off. How to use the calculator: To use the calculator you first need to enter in your gender, age, height and weight. This data is needed to work out the energy you will burn doing exercise. You then need to indicate the number of sugary drinks you consume in a normal week. The calculator does the rest as you will see in the next slide!

Sugary drinks calculator cont. The calculator then works out the: Kilojoules (energy) you consumed from sugary drinks over the week Teaspoons of sugar you consumed from sugary drinks over the week Litres of sugary drinks you would consume over a year Potential weight gain over a year from sugary drinks Time taken to burn off your weekly sugary drink intake for walking, cycling, running, swimming and housework

What should I drink? ** Images appear one-by-one via animations in slideshow ** Plain tap water is the best drink of choice Reduced-fat milk is also good choice. Watch out for the flavoured milk though because it contains added sugars Fancy up water by adding fruits or herbs. Try adding lemon, strawberries or mint Unsweetened tea & coffee

Conclusion Sugary drinks are high in energy and added sugars and lack nutritional value Drinking sugary drinks increases your risk of weight gain, chronic diseases and tooth decay Only consume sugary drinks occasionally and in small amounts Some sugary drinks have the same kilojoules as a small meal Opt for tap water as your drink of choice Sugary drinks are categorised as junk foods. They are not an essential part of our diets and should only be consumed occasionally and in small amounts. Sugary drinks are high in energy (kilojoules) and added sugars and they lack nutritional value (for example, vitamins, minerals and fibre).

How to get more information? Visit the LiveLighter website livelighter.com.au Email: info@livelighter.com.au Other helpful websites: Rethink sugary drinks www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au Australian Dietary Guidelines www.eatforhealth.gov.au WHO http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/guidelines/sugars_intake/en/

Sugary drinks resources Visit LiveLighter’s sugary drinks resources and tools using the link included in this slide. Online resources include a sugary drinks infographic and the sugary drinks calculator. livelighter.com.au/The-Facts/About-Sugary-Drinks

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