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Sugary drinks help lead to childhood obesity

pixiechic said: "good to hear that your daughter is making healthy choices without you forcing it on her, unique. i always thought that apple juice was good for kids, but it makes a lot of sense that the extra sugars aren't that good for them."

pixiechic said: "i don't have any to check :( i'm sure a lot of sugar, though."

Heather said: "I found this [URL=http://health.yahoo.com/news/58094]article[/URL] and thought it was interesting. I fear that a lot of people discount the calories and sugars that they consume in the form of beverages. Whenever I go to the grocery store, I can't help but notice how many shopping carts are filled with soda pop and other "drinkables" They pack a lot of calories!"

UniqueMystique said: "I'm trying to kick the Diet Coke habit. I've switched to drinking Diet Rite when I feel the urge for a soda. It's still not the same...no caffeine, but at least I'm trying. I hate the no caffeine induced headaches.....they are a killer for me. My daughter, who's 9, has switched to drinking diet drinks when we are out and she's drinking the Diet Rite at home now. She's thin already but she's dropped 5 pounds by making this little switch....she's also stopped eating chips for snacks. This was her choice...not mine. I'm proud of her...told her that it was never too early to make healthy decisions."

UniqueMystique said: "Yeah...that's partly how I gained some of my weight when I was younger. I'd had it grilled in my head that juices, pasta, and rice was heallthy. It can be in moderation...but not for every meal. I love cranberry juice...have you ever looked at the nutrition label on that? Aye yi yi!!!!!!!"