7 Shocking Statistics About the Sugar in Your Favorite Drinks

At nearly 6 years old, my son has never had soda, and we're keeping it that way as long as possible. He has milk often, juice sometimes, and water always. I have yet to find a situation where pop wins over water, milk, or juice. If pop is available, so is water. You have to make the choice to give it to your kids, and like a drug dealer, once you give them those first few hits of delicious sugar, you'll have a customer for life. So before you crack a can of cola for your kids at dinner or order them a fast food meal with something other than water, milk, or juice, Rethink Your Drink. Here are 7 shocking statistics about sugar that will convince you to stick to water. - By Buzz Bishop

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