How Much Sugar Is in Our Drinks?

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1. 01How Much Sugar Is in Our Drinks?

   Hello, everyone. Most of us know that cake and candy have a lot of sugar. But what about the drinks we buy every day? Today, I'll look at the numbers.

2. 02What the WHO Recommends

   According to the World Health Organization, adults should get less than ten percent of their daily energy from free sugars, which include sugar added to food and drinks. Even better is about five percent, which is around twenty-five grams, or six teaspoons, a day.

   Source: World Health Organization, "Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children" (2015)

3. 03One Can of Cola

   Now compare that with a regular can of cola. One three-hundred-thirty milliliter can contains about thirty-five grams of sugar. That's more than the ideal amount for a whole day.

   Sources: World Health Organization, "Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children" (2015); Coca-Cola Classic nutrition label (330 ml can)

4. 04My Label Check

   I wanted to see more, so I went to the store near my home and checked the labels of five popular drinks. The results surprised me.

   The numbers on this slide are made up for practice. They are not real data.

5. 05What I Noticed

   What I noticed is that drinks that look healthy, like juice and sports drinks, can have a lot of sugar. Only the tea and water had zero.

   The numbers on this slide are made up for practice. They are not real data.

6. 06Easy Changes

   Here are some easy changes. Read the label before you buy, choose water or tea more often, and if you want a sweet drink, try a smaller size.

7. 07Conclusion

   To sum up, one drink can contain more sugar than we need in a day. Next time you're thirsty, take a few seconds to check the label. Thank you.