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Guide to Choosing Healthy BeveragesLesson Activity (Grades 5-12)

LESSON OVERVIEW:The educator will explain that the topic of discussion is healthy drink options. Students will learn why they need to be concerned with the different types of sweetened beverages available. The students will learn how to determine the amount of added sugar in popular beverages and the importance of limiting added sugar in the diet. The students will also learn the key essential nutrients in dairy and why it is important to consume three servings daily. Optional activities available at www.southeastdairy.org include: •“FuelUpWithMilk-ItDoesaBodyGood”Handout •“GettheFactsonDairy”Brochure •“RethinkYourDrink”Handout

ACADEMIC INTEGRATION:•Health •CriticalThinking•Math •LanguageArts

LEADER BACKGROUND:Milkprovidesapackageofninedifferentnutrients,includingcalcium,vitaminD,potassiumandprotein.Choosingthreeservingsoflow-fatorfat-freedairyfoodsevery day helps build strong bones and teeth and helps maintain a healthy heart. Low-fatandfat-freewhiteandfat-freeflavoredmilkisagreatwaytoreplacefluidsandfuelupafterstrenuousexercise.

LESSON OBJECTIVES:The student will: •Understandthe importance of choosing healthy beverages.

•Identifytheamountsof added sugar in popular drink choices.

•Learnhealthbenefitsof diets that include nutrient rich dairy foods.

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TheMyPlatefoodguideprovidesagraphicrepresentationofahealthy,balanceddiet.ItwasdesignedasaneasytooltoremindAmericanstoeatallfivefoodgroupsintheproperportions.The2010DietaryGuidelinesforAmericanspolicyreporthighlightsthenutrientsofconcernwhicharepotassium,dietaryfiber,calcium,andvitaminD.

The following food groups are the best sources of these nutrients:•DietaryFiber:Fruits,Vegetables,WholeGrains•Calcium:Dairy•VitaminD:Dairy•Potassium:Dairy,Fruits,Vegetables

Itisnotablethatdairyfoods,includingmilk,yogurtandcheesearesignificantsources of three of the four nutrients ofconcern.Childrenandteensages9-18requiretheeservingsofdairydaily.Aservingofdairyis8ouncesofyogurtormilk(whiteorflavored)and1.5ounces of cheese.

Introduction Icebreaker •Discussfactsandmythsaboutsugarandhealth.•Readthefollowingstatementsaboutsugarandhealth.•Havestudentsguessifthestatementisafactormyth. -Consuminglargeamountsofsugarcancauseyoutogaintoomuchweight-TRUE -Eatingsugarcontributestocavitiesintheteeth-TRUE -Peoplewhoarelactoseintolerantmustavoidalldairyfoods-FALSE -Flavoredmilkisnotgoodforchildrenbecauseofitssugarcontent-FALSE -Allmilk,regardlessoffatcontentcontainsvitaminD-TRUE -Wholemilkhasmorenutrientsthanlowerfatmilk-FALSE

Before teaching the lesson, review:•choosemyplate.gov• www.southeastdairy.org•Fueluptoplay60.com





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MATERIALS NEEDEDTO TEACH LESSON:

Supplies for Demonstration: •Sugarcubes •DemonstrationBeverages: -Cola(12oz.can) -JuiceDrink(6.75oz.carton) -Low-fat/fat-freewhitemilk(8oz.) -Low-fat/fat-freeflavoredmilk(8oz.) -SportsDrink(12oz.bottle) -BottleofWater(12oz.bottle) •PlasticCups

Handouts for Class: •“RethinkYourDrink” •“FuelUpwithMilk” •“GettheFactsonDairy” •“ChooseMyPlate.govGraphic”

Worksheets for Class: •“HowMuchSugarisinMyDrink?” •“GuesstheAddedSugarAmount” (Worksheets on following pages)

NutrientSubstances found in food that our bodies need to live, grow and stay healthy. The six classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vita-mins, minerals, and water. There are more than 40differentnutrientswithmanydifferentfunc-tionsthatarerequiredforgoodhealth.

Nutrient-RichAnutrient-richfoodreferstoafoodthatcon-tains substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, proteinandfiberinrelativelyfewcalories.ThefiveMyPlatefoodgroups,includingdairyfoods,fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein foods are considerednutrient-rich.

FAT FREE MILK

Orangejuice

water

FAT FREE Chocolate

MILK

re Think your drink.For NUTRITION, other beverages don’t even come close.

% Daily ValueCalcium 30Vitamin D 25Phosphorus 20Ribofl avin 20Protein 16Vitamin B-12 13Potassium 11Vitamin A 10Niacin 10Vitamin C 4

Sugar 12 g

Calories 85Serving Size = 8 ounces


Sugar 22 g(Includes 2.4 tsp added sugar)



Sugar 21 g









Sugar 0 g









Sugar 0 g


USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24. The sugar and calorie data for fat free white and chocolate milk are representative of milk available in the 2011-2012 school year – MilkPEP School Channel Survey. % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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DIRECTIONS:Drawalinefromthedrinktotheamountof added sugar you think it contains.

Directions: Draw a line from the drink to the amount of added sugar you think it contains.

Guess the Added Sugar Amount

Cola(12oz.)

FatFreeMilk(8oz.)

Water(8oz.)

FatFreeChocolateMilk(8oz.)

FruitDrink(6.75oz.)

SportsDrink(12oz.)

Zero teaspoons

5.3teaspoons

2.4teaspoons

6.7teaspoons

Zero teaspoons

7.9teaspoons





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How Much sugar is in my drink?

Label: 20 oz cola 1.HowdoIfindouthowmanytotalgramsofsugarareinthebottle?

_____(#gramsofsugar/serving)

x

_____(#servings/bottle)

=_____(gramsofsugar/bottle)(HINT: #grams X #servings = grams of sugar/bottle)

2.HowdoIfindouthowmanyteaspoons(tsp)ofsugarareinthebottle?

_____(#gramsofsugar/bottle)

÷

4.2(gramsofsugar/teaspoon)

=_____(teaspoonsofsugar/bottle)(HINT: 1 teaspoon of sugar = 4.2 grams)





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TEACHING THE LESSON:1.Introducetopicofchoosinghealthybeverages:Explainthatchoosinghealthy beverages to drink is just as important as choosing healthy foods toeat.Beveragescaneasilyprovideexcess calories and sugar.

2.Askeachstudenttostatetheirfavorite drink. Then, ask them if they think their drink is healthy or unhealthy. Recordtheresultsontheboardforothers to see.

3.Discussthenegativehealtheffectsof too much added sugar in the diet: Excess“empty”caloriesinthedietleads to overweight and obesity, undernourishment, cavities and other healthproblems.Everyoneneedstochoose the right types of beverages to keep their bodies healthy.

4.Discussthehandouts“RethinkyourDrink”and“FuelupwithMilk.”Onecan see that milk is a powerhouse of key essential nutrients!

5.Reviewinstructionsforthework-sheets:“GuesstheAddedSugarAmount”and“HowmuchSugarisinMyDrink?”Allowtimeforclasstocom-plete on their own.

6.Setupthedemonstrationbeverageson the table. Show the students one sugarcube.Askstudentstoguessthenumber of cubes in each beverages.

Assign follow-up activity:

Students will keep track of dairy foods consumed for one week and present the results as a drawing, chartorgraphasgrade-levelappropriate





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