How much sugar are adults drinking? NPA253
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Information about the amount of sugar found in soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks and energy drinks. Produced by Te Hirniga Hauora/Health Promotion Agency.
The full resource:
HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE ADULTS DRINKING?
- 600ml iced coffee -13 teaspoons of sugar
- 600ml soft drink - 16 teaspoons of sugar
- 500ml iced tea - 7 teaspoons of sugar
- 350ml fruit juice - 10 teaspoons of sugar
- 300ml smoothie - 9 teaspoons of sugar
- 500ml sparkling fruit drink - 13 teaspoons of sugar
- 750ml sports drink - 15 teaspoons of sugar
- 500ml energy drink - 15 teaspoons of sugar
- 750ml flavoured water - 5 teaspoons of sugar
Water is the best choice
Other low or no sugar options are:
- tap water - 0 teaspoons of sugar
- Low or reduced-fat unflavoured milk
- Tea
- Coffee
The figures are indicative only and are based on popular sugary drinks available at October 2019.
Code: NPA253