Sweet Drinks Becoming A Source of Obesity for Children

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Although obesity is not caused by one type of food, but the kids who frequent consumption of sugary drinks tend to be experiencing weight gain compared to other children. In a study conducted on children age 2-5 years, delivering results that, children who often drink sweet beverages has the possibility to experience obesity by 43 percent. Not only that, children with two years old who drank sweet drinks once per day will increase weight with a higher risk in the next few years. 

Although this study does not indicate a causal relationship, but parents are advised to provide drinks to children as water or milk instead of sugary drinks. "It cannot be said that reducing sugary drinks can prevent obesity, but there is the option of a healthy source of calories and unhealthy. Sweet drink was not the source of the beverage could provide nutrients to the child, "said Dr. Mark DeBoer, a pediatrician from the University of Virginia. 

Water is a beverage that is sugar-free and very good to overcome a sense of thirst. Another option, according to DeBoer, is milk. "Milk contains vitamin D, calcium and protein. Protein and fat contained in the milk can makes a child feel full so that the child is not too like to snacking when compared with children who were given a sweet drink, "he said. There are several factors that can lead to overweight children, heredity, diet, and physical activity. But, sweet beverage is the main cause of obesity. 

"These drinks taste good, cheap, and its ads are everywhere and so many people like it," said Dr. Anisha Patel, a pediatrician. According to the study, children's caloric intake can be reduced by up to 235 calories from diets if they replace the drinks sweetened with plain water. Meanwhile, the link between sugary drinks with adults have also been revealed by research. Adults who are overweight due to genetic factors, will increase his weight more quickly if they frequently consume sweet beverages.

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