Experts say no sugary drinks for kids, but parents can’t do it alone by Mary Story, opinion contributor - 09/18/19 1:30 PM ET. by Mary Story, opinion contributor - 09/18/19 1:30 PM ET.

While consumption of sugary drinks has declined in the U.S., kids and teens still consume about 150 calories a day, on average, from them. That's about 12 ounces per day. But the heart association ...

Sugary drinks accounted for almost two-thirds of children's drink sales in 2018, according to a report published on October 16. Beverage manufacturers also spent millions of dollars advertising ...

Sugar hides in plain sight, tucked into cereals, snacks, and drinks that kids love. While it sweetens moments, its impact on young brains runs deep, quietly reshaping how children think, feel, and ...

In 2018, children were having an average of 3.6 servings of sugary drinks per week, a 22.9 per cent increase from 1990 and a much sharper uptick than among adults, according to the study, which ...

Some new research breaks down cases of glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slushies. Here's what ...

What drinks are good for kids? Health experts warn that sugary beverages contribute significantly to rising childhood obesity rates. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.

Kids and teens should mostly stick to water and plain milk and avoid drinks with added sugar, artificial sweeteners and caffeine. That's according to new recommendations from a coalition of health ...

PDPHE explained that sugary drinks are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and tooth decay.

New guidelines from health organizations say kids ages 5-18 should steer away from plant-based milks and drinks with non-sugar sweeteners.

“Removing sugary drinks from kids menus is a simple, common-sense way to reduce the number of sugary drinks consumed by Louisville’s young people,” the board said in a release celebrating ...