Count the Added Sugars
Think about what you like to drink during the day. Pick the four beverages you might drink with your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. Then we'll total the added sugars.
Choose Your First Beverage
Choose Your Second Beverage
Choose Your Third Beverage
Choose Your Fourth Beverage
Your drinks contain...
30 teaspoons of added sugars
*Based on the average 2,000 calorie intake of children ages 12-14.
| Drink | Added Sugars (g) | Added Sugars (tsp) | Added Sugars (Calories) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100% Fruit Juice | 44 | 10 | 176 |
| Low Fat (1%) Milk | 44 | 10 | 176 |
| Soft Drink | 44 | 10 | 176 |
| Total | 44 | 10 | 176 |
The added sugars from the beverages you drink add up throughout the day. A healthy eating pattern not only includes plenty of fruits and vegetables but limits added sugars to less than 10% of your total daily calories.
For example, if someone needs 2,000 calories per day, that means no more than 200 calories from added sugars. Even two sugar- sweetened beverages can put you over the recommended limit.
Physical Activity Needed
Take a look at how much physical activity would be needed to work off the added sugars in the beverages you pick.
*Estimates are based on average weights of children ages 12-14. Those who weigh more than average will burn more calories. Those who weigh less than average will burn fewer calories.
30 mins
of walking