“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under 12, while adolescents between 12 and 18 should limit their intake to ...

Children’s beverage and snack brands are repositioning themselves to resonate with parents who are increasingly health-conscious and label-aware. With the FDA’s updated (as of December 2024) ...

Juice may seem like a healthy option for kids—it’s made from fruit, after all—but many store-bought varieties are packed with sugar, artificial flavors, and additives that can do more harm than good.

A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to maintain the slushy texture in sugar-free versions. Glycerol can trigger ...

DETROIT – Sugar consumption is a common issue in the U.S., with many Americans consuming too much sugar often without realizing it. But is it worse to eat sugar or drink it? Experts say it actually ...

A recent study in Nutrients examined whether warning labels about sugar content on the front of beverage packs prompt parents and children to make healthier beverage choices. According to the World ...

Beverages take up multiple aisles in the supermarket, making them a substantial part of most people’s diets. And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall ...

An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...