# Disturbing Dietary Comparisons The '20 Worst Drinks in America' are Bad for Good Reasons By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-worst-drinks-in-america References: [eatthis.menshealth](http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/20-worst-drinks-america-2010) The photomentary '20 Worst Drinks in America' is a shockingly real way to create initiative among people to change their current diet. You know you have a problem when the drink you are consuming has as much sugar as eight donuts, and you have several of them a day. When viewing the '20 Worst Drinks in America' you may find yourself thinking, "No wonder we are all getting fat," to yourself--at least, I did. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Drink Alternatives:** Opportunity for developing and promoting low-sugar, nutritious drinks as alternatives to unhealthy options. - **Dietary Awareness Campaigns:** Opportunity to create impactful campaigns that educate and raise awareness about the health risks associated with consuming sugary drinks. - **Personalized Nutrition Solutions:** Opportunity to leverage technology and data-driven approaches to provide personalized dietary recommendations and solutions for individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and produce healthier and more conscious drink options. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity for professionals in the health and wellness industry to develop programs and services that address the negative impact of sugary drinks. - **Food Technology Industry:** Opportunity to leverage technology and innovation in the food industry to create healthier and more sustainable alternatives to sugary drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blood Sugar Control Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1c-drinks.md) - [Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda.md) - [Branded Health Coalitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alliance-to-control-excessive-sugar.md) - [Health-Focused Orange Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-orange-crush.md) - [Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-twist-on-soda.md) - [Beverage Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-note.md) - [Dirty Soda Drive-Thrus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-drive-thru.md) - [Health-Conscious Soda Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-cap-soda-pop.md) - [Creamy QSR Soda Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-dirty-drinks.md)