Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Lifestyle services. Fluids and Energy Drinks KS34 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
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Lifestyle services. Fluids and Energy Drinks KS3/4<br>
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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<br>
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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.<br>
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<br>
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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<br>
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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 200ml
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?<br>
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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?<br>
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Energy Drinks Glucose is the key ingredient which provides energy but there are also added ingredients to help boost energy including taurine, ginseng and typically a minimum of 150mg 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.<br>
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Energy Drinks Match the energy drinks to the sugar that they contain.<br>
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What are the potential risks of over consumption of energy drinks? Caffeine overdose
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 Vomiting
Poor dental health
Potential cardiac arrest
Increased risk of obesity
Increased blood pressure
Sleep disturbances
Headaches
Migraines
Insomnia<br>
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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<br>
