Rethink that drink...
@DkAngelPrincess (329)
United States
August 25, 2009 9:58am CST
Downing soda, sweet tea, sports drinks, or too much juice can increase a child's risk of becoming overweight, and even whole milk is under the microscope. The AAP now recommends low-fat milk starting at age 1 for toddlers who are heavy or who have a family history of obesity, high cholesterol, or heart disease. As long as your child is drinking enough milk, offer water with some meals, as well as any time child say's he is hungry. kids often misread their thirst cues as hunger.
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@echomonster (2226)
• Greenwood, Mississippi
25 Aug 09
It's hard to imagine kids being happy with just milk and water all the time, especially if they are conscious of other children drinking more "yummy" drinks. I think the key is just not to overdue it. A little Coke isn't going to make you fat...a lot of it combined with other poor eating habits will. In fact, some kids may even benefit from soft drinks, especially the finicky eaters who may not always pick up enough calories from food.
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@DkAngelPrincess (329)
• United States
26 Aug 09
I have found that my children don't mind not haven all those other things in their diet. I have found they like water alot more if I get crystal lights and put in ti. There is no sugar in those packets. Thanks for your response and have a great day.
