Health Tip: What Should Preschoolers Drink?: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: What Should Preschoolers Drink?: MedlinePlus

 

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Health Tip: What Should Preschoolers Drink?

Offer water or milk instead of soda or sweetened fruit juice

By Diana Kohnle

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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(HealthDay News) -- Your toddler may ask for soda or juice, but neither is the healthiest choice.
The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these healthier drink options for young children:

• Plain water or milk are healthier choices than soda, sports drinks or fruit juices.
• Your child should have about three servings (1/2 cup per serving) of low-fat or fat-free milk each day.
• Offer your child milk with meals and water at snack time.
• Offer whole fruit instead of fruit juice.
• If you do offer juice, make sure it is 100 percent fruit juice, and only offer 4-to-6 ounces.

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