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What, if anything, to do about soft-drink intake among kids?

Parents and health-care professionals continue to be concerned about soft-drink consumption among kids. 
 
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, consumption of carbonated beverages, juice drinks and flavored waters continue to increase among children ages 6 to 17.

The study also showed an average increase in soft-drink intake among kids from five ounces to 12 ounces per day. The study found that while at-home soft-drink consumption still accounts for the majority of kids’ intake, consumption at restaurants, vending machines and school cafeterias is up 86 percent to 200 percent.

Parents can help promote healthy beverage choices:

• Encourage kids to choose milk, juice or water when eating out
• Limit soft-drink consumption at home
• Work with schools to offer healthier options.

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