Chat Points
- Important to drink enough daily
- Aim for 2 -3 pints or 1.5 - 2.0 litres each day
- Lack of fluid (dehydration) can cause tiredness, confusion, and constipation amongst other things
- Choice of fluid is important - some drinks are high in sugar which can lead to weight gain if drunk often
- Water, tea or watery coffee (with little or no sugar), or very diluted juice are all good choicesÂ
- Pure fruit juices and smoothies should be limited to 150 mls per day as they are high in naturally occurring sugar which can affect body weight and also our teeth
- Regular fizzy drinks are very high in sugar which again can affect weight and also teeth
- 'Diet' drinks are low in sugar but if they're fizzy they can still be bad for teeth
Useful Handouts
- Watch What You Drink! (Healthy Weight Grampian)
- Energy in Drinks (Healthy Weight Grampian)
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