Intelligent Refreshment goes to the head of the class
It’s back-to-school time and savvy parents and schools are stocking up on Focus Nutrisoda®.
Results from a controlled case study involving 200 7th-graders in South Carolina show that the 100 students who drank nutrient-enhanced Focus Nutrisoda improved their standardized state test results an average of 8.9 percent over test results from their previous school year.
Teachers also reported a significant improvement in performance. "The class that participated in the Focus Nutrisoda project is several chapters ahead and is covering more material than my other 7th-grade classes,” said algebra teacher Beverly Hodge. “In addition, test scores are 10 percent higher and the only variable was Focus Nutrisoda."
The School Supply That Comes in a Can
“With micronutrients that can help students to improve mental alertness and concentration, Focus Nutrisoda can help students get off on the right foot.” said Joe Heron, founder and president of Ardea Beverage Company. “But it’s also great for teachers. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, Focus Nutrisoda can improve their energy levels without sugar or caffeine, too.”
Other varieties of Nutrisoda provide additional benefits. Tangerine-lime flavored Immune Nutrisoda is designed to support the body’s immune defenses, boost antigen response and keep you healthy – even in environments where not everyone washes their hands. Watermelon-blueberry Renew Nutrisoda offers a full gram of dietary fiber and essential nutrients. In fact, all Nutrisoda varieties combine meaningful levels of nutrients and natural fruit flavors, natural colors and water filtered four times for purity to deliver functional benefits and light, crisp, effervescent refreshment.
“Whether you’re a student, parent or an educator, if you want to improve your health and wellness, taking Nutrisoda to school is a no-brainer,” said Heron.
Details of the Focus Nutrisoda Case Study
In an attempt to identify techniques to improve academic performance, the Gaffney Middle School in South Carolina's Cherokee County School District chose Nutrisoda to test a hypothesis regarding the impact of dietary change on academic performance.
Two hundred students participated in the study. The 100 students who consumed Focus Nutrisoda in group A increased their state standardized test scores on average by 8.9 percent over test results from their previous school year. In contrast, group B, which did not drink Focus Nutrisoda, had an average increase of only 2.6 percent. Consequently, the difference between the two study groups was 6.3 percent.
Focus Nutrisoda was chosen based on its specific blend of 12 nutrients, including a complement of B-vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and L-tyrosine (an essential amino acid). The test lasted 90 days and students were divided into two groups of 100 students each. Each of the two groups received identical breakfasts during homeroom, but group A was also served an 8.4 ounce can of Focus Nutrisoda with breakfast, while group B was not.
"This is highly important news for students, educators and parents alike," said Heron. "We believe that the test results and teacher testimonials demonstrate a positive correlation between the consumption of Focus Nutrisoda and improved academic performance. Teachers reported that Focus Nutrisoda helped students concentrate on learning, while allowing them the ability to spend greater time on lessons, thereby resulting in improved academic performance."
"Unlike other beverages that simply tried to eliminate ingredients such as sugar and carbonation to meet new regulations, Ardea Beverage Company was revolutionary and creative," said Valerie Addis, RD, director of food service and nutrition for Cherokee County. "Nutrisoda not only satisfies the discriminating tastes of school age students, but it is also a beverage that actively supports their dietary needs by adding specific vitamins, minerals and amino acids designed to support the student's physical and mental needs".
For more detail regarding the Focus Nutrisoda study, educator testimonials, USDA exemptions and the Ardea Beverage Company, makers of airforce Nutrisoda, visit: www.Nutrisoda.com/schools.
About Nutrisoda
Introduced in 2004, airforce Nutrisoda, targets on-the-go, nutritionally-aware people who enjoy new experiences and discovering new products.
All 8 Nutrisoda varieties offer meaningful levels of leading-edge nutrients, natural fruit flavors, natural colors and water filtered 4x for extra purity and a light, crisp effervescence.
Just as important as what's in each can is what's not. Whether you choose Immune, Renew, Radiant, Calm, Focus, Flex, Energize or Slender, Nutrisodas have zero sugar, zero aspartame, zero sodium, and zero to few calories. All in all, intelligent refreshment.
airforce Nutrisodas are available nationwide at Wal-Mart, select retail stores, fine grocers, national airports, hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, clubs, spa locations, schools, colleges and online. With a strong commitment to social and environmental causes, airforce Nutrisoda is good for you, tastes good, looks good, and does good. Call us the Good Soda.
About Ardea Beverage Company
The Ardea Beverage Company is dedicated to the development and marketing of nutrient-enhanced sodas that deliver a health and wellness benefit in a safe, delicious and convenient format. The company is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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