One in Five U.S. Kids Don't Drink Water—but They Do Drink a Lot of Sugar

By Ed Cara

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That kids (and adults) in America love their sugary drinks is no secret. But a new study out this Monday suggests that sodas and sports drinks are fully replacing water for some kids. It found that one in every five children are not drinking water at all, and that these children end up getting more calories from sugary drinks than kids who do drink water.

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