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Campaign stresses water over liquid sugar shockers

Posted by: Maven on June 4, 2009 at 2:50 pm

From the Long Beach Press Telegram:

Drink more water, preferably from the tap. That’s the message being delivered this summer by a variety of California public health and social service organizations.

In the Inland Empire, the Desert Sierra Health Network has launched its “Be Sugar Savvy” campaign, which includes the dissemination of details on the hidden amounts of sugar in foods and beverages that many think are healthy choices – or at least reasonably good choices.

This group, representing San Bernardino, Riverside and Inyo counties, is comprised of state, county and city government groups, school districts, private nonprofits and business organizations.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles County has kicked off a campaign for a “Soda Free Summer,” training county workers and others who assist low-income residents to get out the message that “fizzy and fun” can add weight and hurt calcium absorption, said Suzanne Bogert, a registered dietician with the Los Angeles County Health Department Nutrition Program.

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June 4, 2009 · Filed Under Drinking Water & Bottled Water

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