11. Is it safe for children to drink sports drinks?
Sports drinks can include fitness waters and energy drinks. They mainly contain glucose or sugar, caffeine, herbal ingredients, sweeteners, and other ingredients, whose effects on children are unknown. Therefore, the intake of such drinks must be avoided.
12. Is it okay for children to drink diet or sugar-free drinks?
Diet or sugar-free drinks contain artificial sweeteners and flavor enhancers, which are non-nutritive and have potential side effects. Therefore, children must not consume such beverages.