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    & veggies
  • Limit 2hours or less
    screen time
  • Play 1or more physical
    activity
  • Drink 0sugary drinks
    more water

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Soda has no nutritional value and is high in sugar. Just nine ounces of soda has 110-150 empty calories. Many sodas also contain caffeine, which kids do not need.

Drink Water First:

  • Drinking enough water can keep you from overheating.
  • Getting enough water helps the brain function at its best.
  • Not drinking enough water can cause headaches and fatigue.
  • When you are physically active, drink more water.

Healthy Tips:

  • Encourage your family to love water. Serve it. Choose it. If it’s there, people will drink it. And remember water has zero calories.
  • Be wary of commercials. Juice products labeled “-ade,” “drink” or “punch” often contain mostly corn syrup sweetener and less than 5% real juice.
  • For kids 2 years or older, encourage fat free or low fat milk rather than whole milk.

Water: Keep it Handy, Keep it Cold:

  • Keep bottled water or a water bottle on hand.
  • Add fresh lemon, lime or orange wedges to water for some natural flavor.
  • Fill a pitcher of water and keep it in the fridge.
  • Drink water when you are thirsty. It is the best choice.
  • Cut back slowly on sugar-sweetened drinks.
  • Replace soda and sugar-sweetened drinks such as juice or sports drinks with water.

Drink 0! Materials: 

0 Sugary Drinks Poster
0 Sugary Drinks Brochure
What's in Your Drink? Ages 2-5 Poster
What's in Your Drink? Ages 5-10 Poster
What's in Your Drink? Ages 10+ Poster

Additional Resources:

Rethink Your Drink
Healthy Drinks for Kids

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