Healthy food is important for children, but what they drink also matters. Dr. Leana Wen explains what health and nutrition ...

Wen: Yes. Plain drinking water is just fine, and in fact is the best beverage for school-aged children. The vast majority of your kids’ hydration needs can be met through water alone.

CNN: What’s your takeaway from this guidance on drinks, and how will you apply them to your own kids? Wen: My overall takeaway is that plain drinking water is the best form of hydration.

Wen: Yes. Plain drinking water is just fine, and in fact is the best beverage for school-aged children. The vast majority of your kids’ hydration needs can be met through water alone. CNN: What about ...

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