Public health recommendations published today that children 5 years to 18 years old should “mostly drink water and plain pasteurized milk” may feel overly restrictive to beverage manufacturers ...

The main takeaway from these new guidelines is that kids and teens should be drinking plain water, flat or sparkling, and milk primarily. Plant-based milk, flavored sweetened dairy milk and 100% ...

Plant-based milk, apart from fortified soy milk, is not recommended as a substitute for cow’s milk unless the child has a particular reason to drink it — for example, if they’re vegan or ...

Children and teens should drink water, plain pasteurized cow’s milk and limited amounts of 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, according to healthy beverage guidelines recently released by ...

Water plays a series of vital functions within the body, from temperature regulation to cognitive function and digestive support. “Drink regularly throughout the day, not just when you’re ...