Healthy Hydration for Kids

Hydration Hero quiz

Name: ______________________    Date: ______________

Check one box for each question. Page 1 is for kids. The answer key on the last page is for teachers.

  1. Which drink does your body need most, every single day?

    • □ Water
    • □ Soda
    • □ A fruity juice drink
    • □ A sports drink

  2. Every 4 grams of sugar on a label is about how many teaspoons?

    • □ 1 teaspoon
    • □ 4 teaspoons
    • □ 10 teaspoons
    • □ Half a teaspoon

  3. Where on a drink label do you look to find the sugar?

    • □ The Nutrition Facts, on the line that says Includes Added Sugars
    • □ The picture on the front
    • □ The bottle cap
    • □ The bar code

  4. A label says Added Sugars 20 g. About how many teaspoons is that?

    • □ 2
    • □ 5
    • □ 10
    • □ 20

  5. Ingredients on a label are listed in what order?

    • □ From the most to the least
    • □ From the least to the most
    • □ In ABC order
    • □ Any order the company likes

  6. Which pee color usually means your body could use more water?

    • □ Dark yellow, like apple juice
    • □ Pale yellow, like lemonade
    • □ Almost clear
    • □ All of them mean the same thing

  7. When is a great time to drink water?

    • □ With meals
    • □ After running and playing
    • □ When it is hot out
    • □ All of these

  8. Which of these is a sneaky name for sugar in an ingredient list?

    • □ Corn syrup
    • □ Carbonated water
    • □ Vitamin C
    • □ Salt

My score: ______ out of 8

Teacher answer key

  1. Water. Water is the everyday drink. Plain milk is a good one too. The other drinks are for sometimes, if at all.
  2. 1 teaspoon. 4 grams is about 1 teaspoon. Divide the sugar grams by 4 and you have teaspoons.
  3. The Nutrition Facts, on the line that says Includes Added Sugars. Nutrition Facts tells the truth. The front of the bottle is an ad.
  4. 5. 20 divided by 4 is 5. That is 5 teaspoons of sugar in one drink.
  5. From the most to the least. The biggest ingredient comes first. If sugar is near the top, there is a lot of it.
  6. Dark yellow, like apple juice. Pale yellow is a good sign. Dark yellow usually means it is time for a drink of water.
  7. All of these. Water is a good idea any time. Kids get busy and forget, so sip with meals, after play and when it is hot.
  8. Corn syrup. Corn syrup, honey, cane juice, dextrose and many more names are all sugar. Check the first few ingredients.

Quiz for the Healthy Hydration for Children program. Sample draft, not yet reviewed by a medical professional. Sponsored by ShineWater. More at healthyhydrationforkids.com.