Stop the Pop!
There are some simple things a family can do that can have a big impact on health. Drinking more water and less sugary drinks is one of those things. You can save money and improve your family’s health. (This info came from a US website - not sure if the amounts are the same in Canada, but the content is still valid.)
Healthy & Fit Families
Make Healthy Drink Choices
BEST DRINKS
WATER
Offer water instead of juice between meals and snacks. It is a good choice for your child anytime.
SKIM OR LOW FAT MILK
Children between the ages of 4-8 need 2 cups of milk everyday.
Children between the ages of 9 – 18 need 3 cups everyday.
Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins A & D.
GO EASY ON JUICE
For children under 6 years old, limit juice to 4 – 6 ounces per day.
For children over 6 years old, limit juice to 8-12 ounces per day.
Offer only 100% juice – not ‘fruit drinks’.
Encourage your child to eat whole fruit.
Drinking too much juice may increase tooth decay, diarrhea and weight gain.
STOP THE POP!
Children who have soft drinks, fruit flavored drinks (like Kool-Aid, Hi C) and other sugary drinks every day can:
• Be too full to eat healthy foods at meals and snacks;
• Have trouble keeping a healthy weight;
• Get more cavities.
Take the CHALLENGE - Drink more water every day
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can stop drinking pop & drink more water this month.
Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
Offer water at meals with a splash of lime or lemon juice for flavor.
Serve water at snack time or whenever your child is thirsty.
Buy fewer sugary drinks like pop, fruit drinks, fruit punches, lemonades, and Kool-Aid.
Healthy & Fit Families
Make Healthy Drink Choices
BEST DRINKS
WATER
Offer water instead of juice between meals and snacks. It is a good choice for your child anytime.
SKIM OR LOW FAT MILK
Children between the ages of 4-8 need 2 cups of milk everyday.
Children between the ages of 9 – 18 need 3 cups everyday.
Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins A & D.
GO EASY ON JUICE
For children under 6 years old, limit juice to 4 – 6 ounces per day.
For children over 6 years old, limit juice to 8-12 ounces per day.
Offer only 100% juice – not ‘fruit drinks’.
Encourage your child to eat whole fruit.
Drinking too much juice may increase tooth decay, diarrhea and weight gain.
STOP THE POP!
Children who have soft drinks, fruit flavored drinks (like Kool-Aid, Hi C) and other sugary drinks every day can:
• Be too full to eat healthy foods at meals and snacks;
• Have trouble keeping a healthy weight;
• Get more cavities.
Take the CHALLENGE - Drink more water every day
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can stop drinking pop & drink more water this month.
Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
Offer water at meals with a splash of lime or lemon juice for flavor.
Serve water at snack time or whenever your child is thirsty.
Buy fewer sugary drinks like pop, fruit drinks, fruit punches, lemonades, and Kool-Aid.
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