This short film helps families understand how drinks with high amounts of added sugar, such as soda and energy drinks, can affect children’s health. Two high school students demonstrate how much sugar can be found in a can of soda and discuss how sugary drinks may affect children’s energy, concentration, sleep, and dental health. The film also explains why energy drinks can be especially concerning for children and encourages families to choose healthier drinks, with water as a simple and healthy choice.

Thank you to Jacob Dangel and Anir AitDowd for making this video when they were high school seniors; Marjan Omranian and Siavash Mohebbi for edits, and Shoheb Ihsan for the voice-over.

Video Script

“I’m thirsty.”                                                                                                                                                                                   

“Some drinks have a hidden danger.”                                      

“These aren’t good for a child's body.”                                     

“Before sweet drinks, a child is calm.”                                      

“After drinking sugar, their behavior changes.”                                   

“They get too much energy. They cannot sit still.”                 

“Then, they crash. They become very tired and cranky.”                 

“Energy drinks are even worse for children.”                                      

“They make a child's heart beat too fast. They cause shaking.”      

“They stop children from sleeping.”

“The large amount of sugar in both soda and energy drinks can cause damage to children’s teeth”                                                   

“Water is best for your child. Please choose healthier drinks.”