{"id":16442,"date":"2024-09-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommy-diary.com\/?p=16442"},"modified":"2024-09-17T22:47:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T05:47:31","slug":"health-drinks-for-healthy-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommy-diary.com\/health-drinks-for-healthy-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Drinks For Healthy Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post is sponsored by<\/i><\/span> the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. As always all opinions are my own.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

As a mom of 4, my kids\u2019 health and well-being is of utmost priority for me. I understand that their lifelong health and positive lifestyle is established from a young age even before they can remember. Therefore, it is critically important to establish healthy patterns in early childhood to prevent future health issues like dental cavities or diet-related diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and to ensure optimal development and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Health Drinks For Healthy Kids<\/h2>\n

Thankfully we are now equipped with sufficient research and credible data to educate parents of kids of all ages. Healthy Eating Research<\/span><\/a> convened an expert panel from groups like Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/i>, the American Heart Association of Pediatric Dentistr<\/i>y, the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/i> and the American Heart Association<\/i> to provide recommendations and guidance for beverage consumption in early childhood, along with reviews of existing 50+ literature and meetings to develop the following recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"HealthIn short, the following data is accurate, credible and important for all parents, especially for those with children between ages 0-5. The following final consensus recommendations were reviewed and approved by all four organizations and the advisory committee members. <\/span><\/p>\n

What does research show?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The importance of what kids drink from ages 0-5<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Research shows that what children drink from birth through ages 5 has a big impact on their health. Both now and for years to come. Healthy patterns that include healthy drinks for kids, particularly in early childhood, can prevent future health issues like dental cavities or diet-related diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes. <\/span><\/p>\n

What follows is data gathered from credible research from the aforementioned organizations. As always, consult with your healthcare provider about your child\u2019s individual needs (specific diets, allergies, intolerances, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Drinks to avoid for kids 5 and under <\/span><\/h3>\n

All kids 5 and under should avoid drinking flavored milk (ie. chocolate & strawberry), toddler formulas, plant-based\/non-dairy milks (ie. almond, rice, oat), sports drinks, caffeinated beverages (ie. soda, coffee, tea, energy drinks) and any sugar and low-calorie sweetened drink (ie. \u201cdiet\u201d and \u201clight\u201d drinks including those flavored with stevia or sucralose) as these are big sources of added sugar with no unique nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What babies and toddlers should drink<\/h3>\n

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