Sugary drink options on kids’ menus fall as low-fat milk and water availability grows 24-Jul-2017 By Mary Ellen Shoup The availability of sugar-sweetened beverages on children’s menus at the top 50 US restaurant chains has decreased from 93% in 2008 to 74% in 2016, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Children should be discouraged from consuming sugary beverages – but what should they drink instead? 10-Sep-2015 By Rachel Arthur Researchers suggest milk may be a good alternative to sugary drinks, among young children who are prone to obesity.