Health New healthy drink guidelines for kids say no caffeine before age 19 A new consensus statement offers guidance on beverages for kids 5 to 18.

Kids between 5-8 should drink 2-5 cups of water and 2.5 cups of milk a day. Kids 9-13 should have 2.75-7.6 cups of water and 3 cups of milk a day.

A Healthy Drinks in Kids’ Meals policy would impact 34 locally-owned and 62 chain restaurants. PDPHE representatives are in the process of visiting each of them in person.

The health department hopes this policy will decrease obesity rates by having a healthier choice for drinks on kids menus. Pueblo City Council still has to vote on the policy. ___ ...

A Healthy Drinks in Kids’ Meals policy would impact 34 locally-owned and 62 chain restaurants. PDPHE representatives are in the process of visiting each of them in person.

Children and teens should drink water, plain pasteurized cow’s milk and limited amounts of 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, according to healthy beverage guidelines recently released by ...

Protein supports growth and maintains lean muscle. It should be the foundation of any lunch whether it’s for your kid or for ...

Members of our Community Editorial Board, a group of community residents who are engaged with and passionate about local issues, respond to the following question: Louisville has approved the Healt… ...

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.

Healthy food is important for children, but what they drink also matters. Dr. Leana Wen explains what health and nutrition groups advise your kids to drink and how much.

Significant health benefits will result from removing sweet drinks from kids’ menus and no significant downsides. It is the most effective and crucial step towards protecting the health of youth ...

Exclusive: New healthy drink guidelines for kids say no caffeine before age 19 A new consensus statement offers guidance on beverages for kids 5 to 18. Updated Jan. 29, 2025, 9:18 AM PST / Source ...