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Limiting Soda and Sweet Drinks – English

This video discusses the extra calories children get from soda and other sugary drinks.

09/25/2019

Parenting Minutes

Limiting Soda and Sweet Drinks – English

9/25/2019 | 1m 39s

This video discusses the extra calories children get from soda and other sugary drinks.

This video points out that there are about 40g of sugar in one 12oz can soda, which equals about 10 teaspoons of sugar. The video explains that the extra calories children get from soda and other sugary drinks can lead to obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The video encourages parents to think about giving children water or unsweetened milk instead.

09/25/2019

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Parenting Minutes

Limiting Soda and Sweet Drinks – English

9/25/2019 | 1m 39s

This video points out that there are about 40g of sugar in one 12oz can soda, which equals about 10 teaspoons of sugar. The video explains that the extra calories children get from soda and other sugary drinks can lead to obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The video encourages parents to think about giving children water or unsweetened milk instead.

09/25/2019

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