Cool Water Facts
This liquid is often called "H2O"
Water
(H2O stands for 2 Hydrogen molecules and 1 Oxygen molecule, that when combined form water)
A hole that forms in a tooth because sugar has started eating away at the tooth enamel
Cavity
True or False: You can be addicted to sugar.
True! (When people consume a lot of unhealthy sugar, it activates the "pleasure center" of the brain, making you crave sugar often).
Location of the calories and sugar amounts on a beverage container
On the nutrition facts label
True or False: Drinking lots of soda can make you gain weight?
True. (Soda contains lots of calories and sugar!)
True or false: you should drink a sports drink (Gatorade, Powerade, etc) after exercising instead of water?
False!
(One bottle of Gatorade has 34g of sugar. Water is the best thing you can drink before, during, and after exercise.)
How many times should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day!
(after breakfast & before bed)
Which has more sugar in it: a 12oz bottle of Coca-Cola or 4 Oreo Cookies?
A 12oz bottle of Coca-Cola! (39g of sugar)
(4 Oreos has 14g of sugar)Name two healthy drink choices
Possible Answers:
-water
-fat free or lowfat (1%) milk
-100% juice
-tea/black coffee
How much fruit is in fruit flavored soda?
None!
How many cups of water should you drink per day?
6-8 glasses
(Or more if it is hot outside or you are exercising!)
How long you should brush your teeth each time
2-3 minutes
# of teaspoons in 8g of sugar
2
(1tsp = 4g of sugar)
3 cups per day
True or False: Drinking lots of soda as a child can lead to breaking bones more easily.
True. (Soda increases calcium loss in your bones and teeth)
What color is your urine when you are drinking enough water during the day?
Clear or light yellow
What ingredient in toothpaste can help protect against cavities and help remove stains from teeth?
Fluoride
Where does the 'energy' come from in energy drinks?
Sugar & Caffeine
Important mineral that comes from milk
Calcium
True or False: Diet sodas are healthy for you.
False. Diet soda still contains artificial sweeteners, phosphoric acid (decays teeth), and artificial colors (stain teeth).
How much of your body is made up of water?
66% (or just over half)
What pH levels will dissolve tooth enamel?
List 2 foods you can eat that fight off sugar-cravings.
-Fruit/berries
-Yogurt
-Sweet potatoes
-Healthy cereals/granola bars
-Vegetables
-Many more!
Which has more grams of sugar: 100% orange juice or skim milk?
100% orange juice! (21g of sugar per 8oz)
(skim milk has 12g of sugar per 8oz)How many 12oz cans of Coke fit in a "large" drink at McDonalds?
2.67 (A McDonald's "large" drink is 32oz)
(A "Supersize" drink at McDonald's is even bigger at 42oz!)