Here’s the deal: The more sugar-sweetened drinks kids and young adults in the U.S. have, the less water they drink. That’s what data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) tells us. It’s a double whammy of too much sugar. Good news, though: serious water treatment like reverse osmosis can really help with water quality issues. At AMPAC USA, we build commercial and industrial systems specifically for these needs, and they perform exactly as promised.
Asher Y. Rosinger, PhD, MPH1,2; Hilary Bethancourt, PhD, MPH1; Lori A. Francis, PhD1
Sugar-sweetened beverages, or SSBs, just add empty calories to kids’ diets.1 They can also increase the risk of weight gain, obesity, and diabetes.2 If kids drink water instead of SSBs, they might take in fewer calories overall.3 We’ve even seen school programs that swapped SSBs for more water access lead to lower body mass index.4 But how does daily water consumption really connect with the calories kids get from SSBs? We wanted to find out if the number of calories, and the percentage of total energy, from SSBs changed based on how much water US children drank on a given day.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2731125
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do advanced water treatment technologies address public health concerns related to sugary drink consumption?
Advanced water treatment, particularly reverse osmosis, provides a readily available source of clean, palatable drinking water. By improving water quality, these systems encourage water consumption as a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages, thereby reducing caloric intake from SSBs. AMPAC USA’s commercial and industrial systems are engineered to meet these water quality challenges, promoting better hydration choices.
What types of commercial and industrial water purification systems does AMPAC USA manufacture?
AMPAC USA designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of commercial and industrial reverse osmosis and water purification systems. These systems are tailored for diverse applications, including installations on offshore oil rigs, military bases, luxury resorts, and food & beverage plants. Our engineers ensure reliable performance for critical water treatment needs.
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AMPAC USA’s RO systems employ robust membrane technology to effectively remove dissolved solids, bacteria, viruses, and chemical contaminants from various water sources. This process consistently produces potable water that meets stringent EPA and WHO drinking water standards. Our systems are trusted for critical applications requiring superior water purity and reliability.
What specific industries and environments benefit from AMPAC USA’s water treatment solutions?
AMPAC USA’s water treatment solutions serve a wide array of demanding industries and environments globally. Our systems are deployed on offshore oil rigs, military bases, and in municipal water treatment facilities, as well as luxury resorts and food & beverage plants. With over 30 years of field experience, we provide practical, reliable water purification for diverse operational needs.
What makes AMPAC USA a trusted provider of commercial and industrial water purification systems?
AMPAC USA has over 30 years of direct field experience, designing and manufacturing systems for critical applications worldwide. Our engineers speak from practical expertise gained from installations, including military bases and food & beverage plants. This extensive experience ensures our systems deliver reliable performance.
AMPAC USA engineers custom water purification systems for commercial, industrial, and emergency applications — from 500 GPD to multi-million GPD. Trusted by municipalities, military, and industry worldwide.
