Sweet drinks could lead to heavier kids- research
Fresh fruits better than juices.
07/02/05 Sweet drinks, whether Kool-Aid with sugar or all-natural apple juice, seem to raise the risk of pudgy preschoolers getting fatter, new research suggests.
That may come as a surprise to parents who pride themselves on seeking out fruit drinks with no added sugar.
While fruit juice does have vitamins, nutritionists say it's inferior to fresh fruit. The new U.S. dietary guidelines, for example, urge consumers away from juice, suggesting they eat whole fruit instead.
The sweet drinks seemed to have little effect, however, on children of normal weight.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting preschoolers to 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day. Some parents and schools are paying attention.
http://www.ajc.com/health/content/health/0205/07preschool.html
