How much sugar are children drinking? NPA254

Reviewed
November 2019
This resource relates to the following topics:

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.

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Reviewed
November 2019
Updated
November 2019
Format
Poster A3
HE code
NPA254
Language
English
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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