Sugary Drink FACTS — What's in My Child's Drink?

Sugary Drink FACTS

A typical 8-ounce children’s drink contains 60 calories and 16 grams of sugar – more sugar than children should consume in an entire day.

Sugary drinks contribute almost one-half of added sugars consumed by children, and fruit drinks are the most common type of sugary drink for young children.

One serving of many of the highest-selling fruit drink brands has more than 50% of the recommended amount of daily added sugars for children (more than 12.5g).

Brands use similar-looking packages, flavor names, fruit images, and claims for their fruit drinks and 100% fruit juice products.

In 2018, children (ages 2-11) saw more than two times as many ads for drinks with added sugars and/or diet sweeteners.

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What is a Sugary Drink? (English, Spanish)

Soda may be what comes to mind first, but fruit drinks and flavored waters can also have high amounts of sugar.

Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Child’s Drink? (English, Spanish)

Many children’s drinks contain the same low-calorie sweeteners that are in diet drinks. Find out how to spot these sweeteners in the product ingredient list.

Choosing a Healthy Drink

Use these documents to learn all about healthy alternatives to sugary drinks (Click on an image to download):

What is a Sugary Drink? (English, Spanish)

Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Child’s Drink? (English, Spanish)

Choosing a Healthy Drink

Spanish Translations:

How to Choose Fruit Juice for Your Child

100% Juice: What Size is Best?

Water First for Their Thirst