Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Lifestyle services Fluids and
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Lifestyle services. Fluids and Energy Drinks KS 3/4
Session Aims: To raise awareness of: • the role of fluids • how much we should be drinking daily • the contents of energy drinks and potential dangers of over consumption
Learning outcomes: • To understand the role of fluids within the human body. • To be aware of the sugar contained in some drinks. • To be aware of the amount of caffeine and sugar found in energy drinks. • To understand possible health risks associated with increased levels of sugar and caffeine.
Who drinks what? • Water? • Fruit squash? Sugar-free versions? • Fizzy drinks – Cola? Fanta? Sprite? Sugar-free version? • Energy drinks? • Fruit juice? • Smoothies? • Hot drinks – Tea? Coffee? Hot chocolate?
What is the role of fluids in the human body? • Helps to regulate body temperature • Helps to detoxify the body • Helps to maintain a healthy metabolism • Helps to protect your organs • Removes waste from the body • Average adult has 37 litres of water in their body • Muscles consist of 75% water • Brain is 75% water • Helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to cells • Helps to moisturise the air in our lungs • Helps with absorption of nutrients • Blood is 83% water • Bones are 25% water • It helps to protect joints • Energises the mind and body
What happens if we don’t have enough fluids? • Headaches • Lack of energy • Feeling lightheaded • Changes in colour of urine • Skin disorders • Constipation • Potential bladder and kidney problems • Increased risk of weight gain
What are the daily recommendations for fluid intake? • Women should drink 1. 6 litres • Men should drink 2. 0 Litres • That’s 8 -10 glasses of 200 ml • It’s fine to drink tea and coffee as part of a balanced diet but try not to make these your only source of fluid. • When should we aim to drink more water?
Energy Drinks • Which if any energy drinks do you consume? • What is it about energy drinks you like? • What effects do you get from drinking energy drinks?
Energy Drinks Glucose is the key ingredient which provides energy but there also added ingredients to help boost energy including taurine, ginseng and typically a minimum of 150 mg per litre of caffeine. ‘Zero’ or ‘Diet’ versions are available - they use sweeteners to reduce calorie content but still maintain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants. It is estimated that 802 million litres of energy drinks are consumed in the UK annually.
Energy Drinks Match the energy drinks to the sugar that they contain.
What are the potential risks of over consumption of energy • Caffeine overdose drinks? • Vomiting • Increased risk of type 2 diabetes • Late miscarriages, low birthweight and still births • Self reported injury due to hyperactivity • Dehydration • Increased anxiety • Potential use and dependence of other harmful substances • • Poor dental health Potential cardiac arrest Increased risk of obesity Increased blood pressure Sleep disturbances Headaches Migraines Insomnia
Recap and Reflect • Energy drinks are safe to consume in moderation. All pass safety regulations to be sold in the UK • Dependence on energy drinks as a source of energy can lead to long lasting health problems • Excess sugar consumption through drinking energy drinks can also lead to obesity related health problems
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