Smart Drink Choices for Strong & Healthy Kids
What About Sugar-Free Drinks?
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Sugar-free flavored drinks and zero-sugar sodas may help with the transition away from sugary drinks
◆ These include drinks such as Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-Aid, diet sodas and flavored waters with artificial sweeteners
◆ Try and use them only as a short-term bridge when reducing sugary beverages
Why Limited?
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American Academy of Pediatrics lists them in the“ beverages to avoid” category for kids because emerging evidence shows:
◆ They may not improve weight control
◆ They may increase risk of chronic diseases( Type 2 Diabetes and / or Heart Disease)
Flavored Drinks Without Sweeteners
Flavored Drinks With Sugar Substitutes
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