A soda here, a sports drink there. It may not seem like a lot, but when you add up the amount of sugar you drink in a day, the results may shock you. There is an extreme amount of sugar in drinks like soda, sports drinks, energy drinks and juice boxes. To discover how much sugar you're drinking each day, use our sugar calculator below.
Remember, when it comes to healthy drinks, water is the healthy choice. So rethink your drink and choose refreshing, ice-cold water over sugary beverages.
From Saturday morning little-league games to long school days, kids need healthy energy to keep them moving. Sports drinks, soda and juice boxes may give them a quick boost, but it’s always followed by a big crash.
The best boost you can give your kids? Healthy, hydrating water!
There are so many incredible benefits of water. However, it’s not always easy to convince your kids it’s what they need. Here are a few parent-tested tips to help your kids drink water!
Need an extra splash of fun in your kids’ water cups? We’ve got you covered.
Try one of our infused water recipes to add variety to your kids’ daily hydration.
Kids’ bodies are always growing and changing. Stay on top of their hydration needs with this water guide.
| Adult males | 10-11 cups (84 oz., or about 7 glasses) |
| Adult females | 7 cups (56 oz., or about 4-5 glasses) |
| All children 1-3 | 3 cups (24 oz., or about 2 glasses) |
| All children 4-8 | 4 cups (32 oz., or about 2-3 glasses) |
| Boys 9-13 | 6-7 cups (52 oz., or about 4-5 glasses) |
| Girls 9-13 | 5-6 cups (44 oz., or about 3-4 glasses) |
| Boys 14-18 | 9 cups (72 oz., or about 6 glasses) |
| Girls 14-18 | 6-7 cups (52 oz., or about 4-5 glasses) |
