1. Hydration and Empty Liquid Calories vs.

2. “GO” Beverages How often do you drink one of the following? – Sparking water -plain water – 100% fruit juice - low-fat or fat-free milk Drinking water is important to your body because it.. -carries nutrients to cells -flushes out toxins from the body -keeps body tissue moist Because of the sugar/calorie content in fruit juice you should drink no more than 8oz a day

3. “WHOA” Sugar-Sweetened beverages What other beverages do you drink that are sugar- sweetened?  Diet sodas do not provide any beneficial nutrients so that makes them “WHOA” beverages. In addition, they contain artificial sweeteners, which adolescents should consume only in limited amounts.  Sports drinks are ONLY beneficial in certain situations like a lengthy workout. In any other situation, the sugar, salt and potassium intake could do more harm than good.

4. Mindless Calorie Consumption What do you drink at fast food and sit-down restaurants? How many refills do you get? Studies have shown that most people, when drinking a sugar-sweetened beverage with a meal, don't try to compensate for the calories in the beverage by eating less of the solid foods.

5. REMEMBER Consuming beverages that contain a lot of sugar can lead to excess caloric consumption and weight gain. If you remember this when you're choosing beverages, including at restaurants, you can do your body a favor by consuming fewer calories and less sugar.

6. REMEMBER There is no such thing as a “bad” food/beverage. The idea is simply to consume “WHOA” foods less often and in smaller amounts. Water is the best beverage to drink because it’s calorie-free, inexpensive, it makes up about 60 % of our body, and readily available.