Warning: The 500mL cap is a small part and poses a CHOKING HAZARD, particularly for children.
Starting in 2011, we will be using the smaller cap on our 16 ounce, 20 ounce, 1 Liter, and 1.5 Liter bottle sizes and as these products are produced, you'll see a similar label statement on these products as well.
Pledging to swap one sugared beverage per day with water for a year has inspired families everywhere to live a better life.
To learn more about how proper hydration can help you live a healthier lifestyle,
visit our Weight Management and Kids Guide sections
TRUE. A healthy adult needs to consume 2.5 liters of water everyday to maintain his body’s vital functions. On average, food and the body itself provide only 1 liter. The other 1.5 liters of water must be supplemented by beverages such as water.
FALSE. Food only provides around 0.7 liters of water per day, which isn’t sufficient. Even the consumption of high water content vegetables cannot sufficiently hydrate the body, which means you must provide additional hydration through beverages like water.
TRUE. When water loss exceeds intake, the brain sends a message: the sensation of thirst. However, by the time we think about drinking, lack of hydration is already there. Therefore, it’s really important to drink before feeling thirsty.
FALSE.A glass of soda is comprised of other components such as sugar and therefore contains calories. That’s why consumption of carbonated sugar beverages should be limited. Water, on the other hand, hydrates without sugar and calories.