It is much easier to prevent children from developing a taste for high sugar drinks than it is to get them to stop liking them. There are several ways parents and Canteen Managers can encourage the consumption of water and milk and reduce the intake of sweetened drinks both at school and at home.
Children cannot select/consume sweetened drinks if they are not available. Don’t keep sweetened drinks stocked in the house or the canteen, instead have jugs of water easily accessible in the fridge. You may want to add a slice of lemon or lime to the jug for added flavour.
At home, if a child is already used to the taste of sweetened drinks, gradually reduce
the sweetness by adding extra water to cordials and juices each time you pour a glass. This will reduce their taste for the sweetness over time.
If you choose to allow children in your care to drink sweetened drinks, limit to one
small serve (half cup).
Lead by example. If you enjoy sweetened drinks yourself try to stop or reduce your
consumption. As they say, actions speak louder than words.
Fruit and water breaks in classrooms are a good way to encourage water as the drink of choice at school. In NSW, Crunch&Sip® is supported by Healthy Kids Association.
Ideas for Canteens
* Use water or reduced fat milk drinks in meal deals
* Stock only small serves (<200ml) of 99% fruit juice
* Stock a range of milk drinks, smoothies (fruit, low fat milk and yoghurt only), and water in the canteen
NSW Health Good for Kids, Good for Life Water Campaign
This campaign promotes the importance of water consumption for children as a healthy alternative
to cordial, fruit juices, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks and soft drinks.
The key message is: When it comes to thirst, drink water first.
Children cannot select/consume sweetened drinks if they are not available. Don’t keep sweetened drinks stocked in the house or the canteen, instead have jugs of water easily accessible in the fridge. You may want to add a slice of lemon or lime to the jug for added flavour.
At home, if a child is already used to the taste of sweetened drinks, gradually reduce
the sweetness by adding extra water to cordials and juices each time you pour a glass. This will reduce their taste for the sweetness over time.
If you choose to allow children in your care to drink sweetened drinks, limit to one
small serve (half cup).
Lead by example. If you enjoy sweetened drinks yourself try to stop or reduce your
consumption. As they say, actions speak louder than words.
Fruit and water breaks in classrooms are a good way to encourage water as the drink of choice at school. In NSW, Crunch&Sip® is supported by Healthy Kids Association.
Ideas for Canteens
* Use water or reduced fat milk drinks in meal deals
* Stock only small serves (<200ml) of 99% fruit juice
* Stock a range of milk drinks, smoothies (fruit, low fat milk and yoghurt only), and water in the canteen
NSW Health Good for Kids, Good for Life Water Campaign
This campaign promotes the importance of water consumption for children as a healthy alternative
to cordial, fruit juices, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks and soft drinks.
The key message is: When it comes to thirst, drink water first.
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