Seventh graders learn what sets a healthy drink apart from a sugary one, why hidden sugar matters, and sort common drinks into the two groups.
Students will be able to…
A drink can look harmless and still be packed with sugar. How do you tell a healthy drink from a sugary one, and why does it matter?
Project this and sort each drink into healthy or sugary — tap a drink, then tap where it belongs.
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A sports drink sounds healthy, but one bottle can hold many spoonfuls of sugar. How do you tell a healthy drink from a sugary one?
Students sort healthy and sugary drinks.
Students swap a sugary drink for a better one.
Students plan a day of drinks.
Students reflect on choices.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Explain how sugary drinks affect health.
Read labels to find added sugar in drinks.
Choose healthier drinks and stay hydrated.
Make smart decisions about what to drink.
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Have students plan their drinks for a day, make water the main choice, name healthy swaps for any sugary drinks, and limit added sugar. A printable healthy-drinks worksheet is in the PE & Health library.
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