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Do you know what you child is drinking? Im not talking about beer, Im talking about caffeinated beverages. Of course, everyone knows that milk is an appropriate beverage choice at meals for children bulk co enzyme q10 teens, but what is your child really drinking at lunchtime or when you are not around? Dietary survey data suggests that the mean intake of soft drinks among kids aged 2 to 17 has increased from approximately 6.9 ounces per day in 1989-1991 to 9.5 ounces per day in 1994-1995. This trend continues toward increased intake of soft drinks, with the USDA Food Supply Series data indicating that the per capita availability of soft drinks has nearly doubled in the U. S. between 1970 and 1995.

According to a survey study done at the University of Minnesota Division of Epidemiology and published in the August 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 560 children ages 8 to 13 reported that taste preference for soft drinks was the strongest predictor in the likelihood that soft drinks would be consumed five or more times per week. The study also found that youth who have parents who regularly consume soft drinks were almost three times as likely to consume them five or more times per week compared with those whose parents did not regularly drink soft drinks. Of the children sampled, 30 percent of them reported drinking soft drinks daily, with a buy creatine monohydrate consumption found in boys.

While the University of Minnesota study was not flawless, it is important to take note of a few of the findings:
- First, parents, as always, can have the biggest influence on their children. If you do not want to see your childs health being hindered by excessive soft drink consumption, then set a good example by not over-consuming yourself.
- The widespread availability of soft drinks in our schools will need to be addressed sometime in the near future, as this certainly appears to have a negative effect on overall nutrition status of our youth.
- Limiting television viewing can help limit soft drink consumption. The odds of drinking soft drinks was twice as likely for those who watched television for 3.5 or more hours a day.
- Use moderation. Totally banning soft drinks from your teens diet will probably backfire. Instead, limit soft drinks (especially those with caffeine) to only special occasions or certain days of the week (for instance, only on buy l-carnitine or Saturday or not after 5pm)
- Encourage both young children and teens to consume milk with their meals as a way to ensure they are getting an adequate amount of calcium in their diets.

This study did not address the effect or amount of caffeine in childrens diets. Many soft drinks contain caffeine, which is a stimulant. Some theorize that the soft drink companies have bombarded the youth market as a way to hook them into becoming adult soft drink consumers. Caffeine is one of the hooks, and has no place in the regular diet of a child or adolescent.

While many parents of teens do not hesitate to discuss the adverse affects of alcohol, they may not consider soft drinks as a problem. Yet, if soft drinks are taking the place of more nutritious beverages, they are displacing important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium. The calories in soft drinks can lead to problems with weight control, which should be addressed with the adolescent also. So as your child or teen gets back to school, discuss healthy beverage choices with them. Encourage them to take responsibility for their health, and choose beverages wisely.

Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Consulting, Writing, Lectures
Licensed Provider for Real Living Nutrition Services

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