Why more water and less soda and juice? Fruits contain important - TopicsExpress

Why more water and less soda and juice? Fruits contain important vitamins and minerals for health. Fruit juice has its benefits, but fruit juice lacks the fiber found in whole fruits and doesn’t always make you feel full. Children who drink lots of fruit juice may get too many calories and store the excess energy as extra pounds. In general, it is better to give a child whole fruit than fruit juice. Provide water or low-fat milk if your child is thirsty. Regular soda has just as much sugar as juice. On the “sometimes” occasions when you buy juice, remember to check the label carefully and buy 100% juice that is not sweetened.