DEAR,FRIEND'S & PARENT'S.

Say No to Soda.

Soft drinks are commonly served to kids, but these carbonated beverages have no nutritional value and are high in sugar. Drinking soda and other sugared drinks is associated with tooth decay. Colas and other sodas often contain caffeine, which kids don't need. In addition, soft drinks may be taking the place of calcium-rich milk. A recent study found that 1 in 8 preschool-aged children drank 8 ounces of soda and fruit drinks (not including 100% fruit juice) and drank less than the recommended 16 ounces of milk each day.

If soda habits start when kids are little, chances are they will drink increasing amounts as they get older. In older kids and adolescents, drinking soda has been linked to excessive weight gain and other problems.

That said, many kids like soda and will request it. As a rule, don't serve it to babies, toddlers, or preschoolers. With older kids, let them know it's a once-in-a-while beverage. Don't ban it entirely if your kids like it now and then — that's likely to make it more alluring and them more inclined to overdo it when they get the chance!.

Try it out,it's your kid's Health.Choice is your's,

(or just ignore it).

Thank you.

Francis Daniel(Bahrain).