1. © Learning ZoneXpress Introduction to LZX and Sugar Shockers I’m Mary Beth Anderson, a teacher with Learning ZoneXpress (www.learningzonexpress.com)www.learningzonexpress.com I’m going to share some ideas of how to teach about the hidden calories in beverages and share with you some teaching tools – posters, handouts, models, and DVDs – you can use. 1

2. © Learning ZoneXpress Getting ready to teach Who are you teaching?  Elementary Children  Middle and High School Students  Adults Where are you teaching?  Classroom  Health Fair  Other How much time do you have? 2

3. © Learning ZoneXpress Kinds of Teaching Tools  Posters and banners  Handouts and tri-fold brochures  Games  Models  DVDs  PowerPoint Presentation 3

4. © Learning ZoneXpress What’s the #1 contributor of calories in American’s diet? 4

5. © Learning ZoneXpress 5 What Kinds of Beverages Do You Drink? Soda Diet soda Iced tea Sports drinks Energy drinks Juice Milk Coffee drinks Smoothies Water

6. © Learning ZoneXpress Sugar Shocker Mix & Match Game Orange Slice Soda (12 oz)16 teaspoons of sugar Grape Juice (11.5 oz)12 teaspoons of sugar Gatorade (20 oz)9 teaspoons of sugar Starbucks Grande 13 teaspoons of sugar Mocha Frappacino (16 oz) Sunny Delight Drink (16 oz)10 teaspoons of sugar Rockstar Energy Drink 15 teaspoons of sugar Snapple Lemonade Iced14 teaspoons of sugar Tea (16 oz) 6

7. © Learning ZoneXpress Sugar Shocker Mix & Match Game Answers Orange Slice Soda (12 oz)13 teaspoons of sugar Grape Juice (11.5 oz)10 teaspoons of sugar Gatorade (20 oz)9 teaspoons of sugar Starbucks Grande 12 teaspoons of sugar Mocha Frappacino (16 oz) Sunny Delight Drink (16 oz)15 teaspoons of sugar Rockstar Energy Drink 16 teaspoons of sugar Snapple Lemonade Iced14 teaspoons of sugar Tea (16 oz) 7

8. © Learning ZoneXpress What’s so shocking about sugar? Sugar adds an average of 16% of the calories in the Standard American diet (Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010)  Based on a 1,800- to 2,600-calorie diet, this equals 18 to 26 teaspoons of extra sugar a day  These extra calories from sugar may lead to: Weight gain Type 2 diabetes Impaired immune system Chronic diseases such as cancer & heart disease 8

9. © Learning ZoneXpress 9  Teen boys drink 3+ cans per day  Teen girls drink 2+ cans per day  If you drink 3 cans per day for a year, you put 1000 cans in the recycle bin  That’s enough to fill 2 bathtubs!

10. © Learning ZoneXpress 10 Liquid vs. Food Calories A 32 oz. cola has 400 calories That’s the same amount of calories as:  2 bagels  1 1/2 c macaroni & cheese  1 taco & 1 enchilada  1 roast beef sandwich  3 bowls of cereal & milk  7 pancakes  5 c chicken noodle soup  2 brownies

11. © Learning ZoneXpress What does it take to burn 400 calories?  Running a 9-minute (6.7 MPH) mile for 35 minutes  Circuit training or boot camp for 40 minutes  Zumba class for 45 minutes If you don’t burn those 400 calories, you could gain 41.7 pounds in a year! 11

12. © Learning ZoneXpress 12 Why do we think that 32oz cola is normal? Marketing! 1916 Today 1950 6.5 oz bottles 6.5, 10, & 12 oz bottles 12 oz can, 20, 24 oz bottles 32 and 44 oz cups

13. © Learning ZoneXpress 13 What’s the result? Increased Obesity Rates  1 in 3 Americans are obese 1980’s  Child and teen obesity have tripled in last 20+ years  50% of Americans are overweight Today

14. © Learning ZoneXpress 14 How much sugar is in that cola?  4 Grams = 1 teaspoon  10 Teaspoons in Every 12 oz Can =

15. © Learning ZoneXpress Sugar Shockers 15

16. © Learning ZoneXpress 16 Fruit Juice 15.2 oz bottle juice smoothie  300 calories  60 grams of sugar 8 oz glass of orange juice  110 calories  21 grams of sugar  12 oz of juice same grams of sugar as 12 oz cola

17. © Learning ZoneXpress Fruit Juice Tips  Choose 100% juice  Remember that a normal serving size is 6 oz  Limit juice to two servings a day  Real fruit is a better option  Lighten up by adding carbonated water 17

18. © Learning ZoneXpress 18 Bottled Iced Tea 16 oz bottle of sweetened iced tea 140 calories 36 grams of sugar Iced tea tips Brew your own tea Choose from many flavors Avoid sweetening with sugar Just add ice

19. © Learning ZoneXpress 19 Bottled Coffee Drinks  9.5 oz bottled iced coffee - mocha flavor  180 calories  31 grams sugar  Not only sugar, but fat  Coffee drink tip  Lighten up with a cappuccino made with skimmed milk 100 calories

20. © Learning ZoneXpress 20 The Sugar Shocker Solution? Water!  Water is the best thirst quencher  Calorie-free  Inexpensive  Easy to stay hydrated  Water makes up 60% of your body weight  Why is water important?  Regulates body temperature  Carries nutrients to cells  Protects your organs Don’t wait until you are thirsty to start drinking water  Dehydration has already started

21. © Learning ZoneXpress Tasty ways to drink water  Add slices of fruit  Add cucumber slices or herbs  Top with a splash of juice  Use juice ice cubes  Try carbonated water 21

22. © Learning ZoneXpress 22 Resources  Learning ZoneXpress www.learningzonexpress.com www.learningzonexpress.com  USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans www.myplate.gov www.myplate.gov  American Beverage Association www.ameribev.org/health/obesity www.ameribev.org/health/obesity  Centers For Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity  American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org www.diabetes.org