Kids are drinking almost two cans of soda a day. Cutting out just one can a day can result in about 15 pounds a year. That is a small step that can make a healthy difference.
Sugary drinks are those with added sugars during processing. 100% juice has natural sweeteners derived from fruit. Because there is no sugar added, it is not considered a sugary beverage.
Sugary Drinks to Limit:
By replacing soda with water, fat-free or 1% milk, and 100% fruit juices, you can provide your child with the vitamins and minerals they need to grow up healthy.
Recommended Drinks by Age:
Healthy Drink Ideas
Here are a few quick and easy ideas to add flavor without adding too many calories:
Sugary drinks are those with added sugars during processing. 100% juice has natural sweeteners derived from fruit. Because there is no sugar added, it is not considered a sugary beverage.
Sugary Drinks to Limit:
- Soda
- Sports drinks
- Fruit drinks/punch (that are not 100% fruit juice)
- Sweetened iced teas and coffee drinks
By replacing soda with water, fat-free or 1% milk, and 100% fruit juices, you can provide your child with the vitamins and minerals they need to grow up healthy.
Recommended Drinks by Age:
- For children aged 12 to 23 months - whole milk (or nondairy beverages like, soy, rice, or lactose-free milk with medical permission)
- For children 2 and up - water or seltzer water with no added sweeteners, fat free or 1% milk and 4 ounces (half a cup) of 100% fruit juice.
Healthy Drink Ideas
Here are a few quick and easy ideas to add flavor without adding too many calories:
- Fruit and low-fat yogurt smoothies
- Water with lemon, lime or orange slices
- Seltzer water with strawberries or cherries
- Unsweetened teas and lemonades
- Fruit punch made with seltzer, 100% fruit juice, and fruit slices
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