Sugary drinks include more than just soda

Sugary drinks are a concern because often kids will drink them instead of drinking fluids that will help their body:

• water to hydrate the body
• milk or lactose free milk products that provide much needed calcium

But there are other drinks that you may not realize also fall into the category of "sugary drinks."

Here is a list of drinks that are high in sugar:

• Soda
• Fruit juice drinks  (not 100% fruit juice)
• Energy drinks
• Sports drinks
• Flavored sugar drinks
• Powdered drink mixes with sugar added
• Smoothies made with added fruit juice or made with whole yogurt
• Milkshakes
• Creme coffee drinks

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