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As visitors entered the public library in Clyde, Ohio, (5.9% Latino) students from Ohio State University (OSU) are encouraging them to think about the sugar amounts in their favorite sports drinks, coffee drinks, and juices, according to a local news article.
The presentation was part of the “Rethink Your Drink” campaign aiming at helping library visitors to understand how sugary drinks impact their health.
The presentations showed how Monster energy drinks contain 54 grams of added sugar or in regular terms, 14 packages of sugar, explained Katie LaPlant, the extension office’s educator, according to the Fremont News Messenger.
Research shows that consuming the added sugars in soda, sports drinks, and some juice drinks are linked to tooth decay, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and increased risk for kids to grow up at unhealthy weights.
The local educational awareness campaign also discussed with library visitors about the fat in drinks. LaPlant offered ways have water infused with fruits for a great alternative drink or offered to cut out added fats in coffee by using skim, non-fat milk and holding off on whipped cream toppings while advising consumers to hold off on caffeine drinks in the early evening hours.
Educational campaigns on health in community areas like a library may help build a culture of health for Latinos.
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By The Numbers
74
percent
of Latino kids have had a sugary drink by age 2 (vs. 45% of white kids)
