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Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Your WellnessPresented by Nicola Edwards, MS, RDNutrition Policy AdvocateCalifornia Food Policy Advocates
Are You into WELLNESS?
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
650,000 meals a dayHelp feed hungry children in needNutrition Advocate
You take care of so many children, now it’s time to take care of YOU!
Staff Wellness Initiative
We will provide:• Health education presentations for
Cafeteria Managers & Sr. Food Service Workers
• Educational materials
We ask that you:• Share the information with your
cafeteria staff
What is a Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB)?
Is this drink a SSB?
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB’s) include all beverages that contain added caloric
sweeteners.
Dramatic Increase in SSB Consumption
Between 1977 & 2002 Americans increased their calorie intake from soft
drinks by 228%.
Sources: LA County Health Survey, 2007 and Babey SH, Jones M, Yu H, Goldstein H. Bubbling Over: Soda Consumption
and Its Link to Obesity inCalifornia. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and California Center for Public Health Advocacy, 2009.
For both adults & adolescents, rates of overweight & obesity are 18% HIGHER among those who drink one or more sodas everyday compared to those who do not drink any soda at all (2009).
Babey, S. H., Jones, M., Yu, H., & Goldstein, H. (2009). Bubbling over: Soda consumption and its link to obesity in California. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, pp 1-8. Retrieved from http://www.healthpolicy.ucla.edu/pubs/files/Soda%20PB%20FINAL%203-23-09.pdf
SSBs = Empty Calories
Sugar-sweetened drinks ADD calories WITHOUT providing nutrients or even making you full.
grams of sugar (g)
4
How much sugar
is in THAT BOTTLE?
teaspoons of sugar
68g/4=
17 tsp.
20 oz. bottle
Cutting Back on Sugar• Water
– Add lemon– Drop few slices of cucumbers– Splash in cranberry juice– Squeeze in some orange juice
• Seltzer waters• Fat-free or low-fat milk• 100% fruit juices in limited
amounts• Unsweetened tea and coffee
What Can YOU Do?
Educate yourself, staff, family and friends about the health impact of sugary drinks.
Join the LAUSD Pledge to make Wellness part of
you day!
• 60 day challenge to drink less
sugary-sweetened beverages this Fall
• It’s good for your health
Rethink Your Drink Challenge
“Be the change you want to see…”
- M a h a t m a G a n d h i