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Other Opinion: Sugary drinks puts kids at risk to COVID-19
Kids are not only increasing their risk of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications. They face a new health threat: COVID-19, according to health experts.
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Alexandria Echo Press | 3:00 am, Dec. 21, 2020 ×
A pop quiz: Do the kids in your family love sugary drinks?
Answer: Probably. The 2019 Minnesota Student Survey that found nearly half of students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 consume sugary drinks at least once a day.
Parents who think that’s OK should reconsider and have a talk with their children about the risks of drinking too much sugar.
Minnesota Opinion: Sugary drinks puts kids at risk of virus COVID-19
Summary: Parents and caregivers should follow the health department’s advice to limit children’s sugary beverages to one a week or less. Children could have a healthier and longer life because of it.
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Alexandria Echo Press Editorial Board | 6:00 am, Dec. 18, 2020 ×
A pop quiz: Do the kids in your family love sugary drinks?
Answer: Probably. The 2019 Minnesota Student Survey that found nearly half of students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 consume sugary drinks at least once a day.
Parents who think that’s OK should reconsider and have a talk with their children about the risks of drinking too much sugar.