Inyo County First 5: Rethink that drink!

Rethink Your Drink
Help your family establish healthier habits by joining our Soda-Free Fall Campaign. Earn free rewards for every week you say no to sugary drinks!  For every week of the campaign that participating children don’t drink soda, they can claim a free prize at the First 5 office. Learn the benefits of being soda-free while growing rich in health and free rewards.

When: Every Monday thru Oct. 21
Who: Children (ages birth - 5)
Where: First 5 office at 568 W. Line St., Bishop
Questions: Call Jody at (760) 873-6453, or visit www.inyocounty.us/first5 to download information and a rewards chart or see the attachment below.

THINK ABOUT THIS:

• The average person consumes about 100 pounds of added sugar a year in their everyday foods and beverages.
• Soda is the number 1 source of added sugar in the American diet.
• Over 30% of calories from added sugars consumed daily come from soda and other sugary drinks.
• These extra calories from sugar lead to weight grain, putting people at risk for lifelong health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
• 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese.

Click here for the Inyo County First 5 website.