Beverage Facts and Recommendations
Children 5 - 18 Years

Experts from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association make these recommendation based on best evidence and expert opinion.

Beverages to drink 
- Plain drinking water 
- Plain pasteurized milk.
Beverages to limit
- 100% juice,
- Plant-based milk alternatives
- Sweetened flavored milk
Beverages to avoid
- Sugar-sweetened beverages including soda, energy drinks, sweetened infused waters
- Beverages with non-sugar sweeteners like "diet" soda and "lite" beverages
- Caffeinated beverages, including energy drinks