How much sugar are children drinking? NPA254
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Information about the amount of sugar found in soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks and energy drinks. Produced by Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency.
The full resource:
HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE CHILDREN DRINKING?
- 600 ml soft drink – 16 teaspoons of sugar
- 750 ml sports drink – 15 teaspoons of sugar
- powdered fruit drink – 15 teaspoons of sugar
- 350ml fruit juice - 10 teaspoons of sugar
- 300ml flavoured milk - 7 teaspoons of sugar
- 600ml frozen soft drink - 15 teaspoons of sugar
- 350ml novelty soft drink - 8 teaspoons of sugar
- 3 heaped teaspoons powdered chocolate drink (with 200ml trim milk) - 5 teaspoons sugar
- 300ml smoothie - 9 teaspoons of sugar
- tap water - 0 teaspoons of sugar
Water is the best choice
low or reduced-fat unflavoured milk is a good choice too
The figures are indicative only and are based on popular sugary drinks available at October 2019
Code: NPA254