How much Sugar is in that Soda?
Sodas are mostly water, sugar or sugar substitute and some flavoring. Sugared sodas are a source of empty calories and usually replace nutrient-dense beverages such as milk or juice, both which contain many healthy nutrients.
You can easily translate the amount of sugar in soda from grams to teaspoons. A typical 20 oz. soda usually contains a total of 87 grams of sugar. Knowing that four grams is equal to 1 teaspoon, you can figure out that there are about 22 teaspoons of sugar in that 20 oz. bottle of soda. That’s a lot of sugar!
Lesson Contents
I. Re-think Your Drink: Introduction
II. Re-think Your Drink: More about Juice and Juice Drinks
III. Re-think Your Drink: How Much Sugar is in that Soda?
IV. Re-think Your Drink: Milk for Strong Bones
V. Re-think Your Drink: What Counts as One Serving of Milk
VI. Re-think Your Drink: Tips for Making Wise Choices
