Where we live

Reduce portion sizes

Pay attention to the “serving size” on the label.

For example, a 20 ounce bottle of soda contains more than two servings. When ordering soda, get a small and pass on the free refills.

Read labels.

Types of sugar may be listed as sucrose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, molasses, fruit juice concentrates and dextrose. All sugars contribute to obesity equally.

Water it down.

If you’re drinking a sugar-sweetened juice or sports drink like Gatorade, dilute it with the same amount of water. It will last you twice as long and still taste sweet.

Take a break from sugary drinks.

Select a week, weekend or even month to be sugary drink free! Check out www.sodafreesundays.org for tips on getting started.

Where we learn and play

Speak up for healthy drinks.

Ask your child’s school, after school program, camps, sports leagues and child care provider to serve water and low-fat milk instead of sugary drinks, including at school functions and other gatherings.

Ask children’s venues to sell healthy drinks.

Request healthy drinks like low-fat milk and water at museums, zoos, movie theaters and other places where kids go.

Make it easy to get water.

Talk to your school and your child’s after school and child care programs about making water available for free. Send your child to school with a refillable water bottle.

Where we work

Provide healthy drinks at meetings and events.

Serve water, unsweetened tea and coffee instead of sugary drinks. Ask your employer to provide easy access to fresh drinking water.

Ask for healthy vending machine choices.

Talk with your employer and co-workers about offering healthy choices in vending machines and taking out unhealthy drinks. Most vending machine operators have healthier alternatives. Check out King County’s Healthy Vending Guidelines at www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/nutrition.