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Benefits of reducing your teen’s intake of sugary drinks
Benefits of reducing your teen’s intake of sugary drinks
Parental influence can play a major role in reducing teens’ intake of sugary drinks.
Reducing your teen’s intake of sugary drinks may reduce the risk of:
- obesity
- tooth decay
- Type 2 diabetes
Teenagers are among the highest consumers of sugary drinks. Sugary drinks are a major source of sugars in the diets of pre-teens and teens. Teens consume most sugary drinks at home in the afternoon and evening.
Soft drinks are the most popular drink among teenagers. Other sugary drinks include:
- ice tea
- fruit juice
- Sports drinks
- Energy Drinks
- hot chocolate
- Chocolate milk
- Specialty coffee and tea
- Flavored water with added sugars
- Fruit flavored drinks like fruit
- Sweetened vegetable drinks
How to help reduce your teen’s intake of sugary drinks
Teens are still developing healthy habits. You can help your teen develop healthy habits by:
- Reduce the number of sugary drinks available at home
- Encourage them to choose healthy drinks when they are away from home
Take some time to explain to your teen that some drinks contain a lot of sugar and should not be consumed every day. Make it easy for them to choose healthy drinks. try to:
- Serve water or soda water with meals and snacks
- Brainstorm as a family to taste water with fruits and herbs
