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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), in its olds, close to half (45 percent) consume a sugar-sweetened
efforts to promote optimal health for children, supports the beverage (SSB) daily, and the prevalence of SSB consumption
2019 technical report and consensus statement on beverage increases throughout childhood. Significant differences in
consumption by young children (ages 0-5 years). These guide- beverage intake by race/ethnicity and income groups in early
lines were developed as part of a collaboration of the Academy childhood have been noted.
of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the AAPD, the American Leading medical and nutrition organizations recommend
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Heart Asso- breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk as part of
ciation (AHA). This cooperative effort transpired under the beverage guidelines for children under age five. They caution
leadership of Healthy Eating Research (HER), a leading nutri- against beverages that are sources of added sugars in young
tion research organization, through funding from the Robert children’s diets, including flavored milks (e.g., chocolate,
Wood Johnson Foundation. strawberry) and sugary and low-calorie sweetened beverages.
To develop the technical report and recommendations, HER In addition, they advise against a wide variety of new beverages
conducted a review of scientific literature, gathering existing on the market targeted to children, such as toddler formulas,
guidelines from national and international bodies and reports caffeinated beverages, and plant-based/non-dairy milks (e.g.,
on early childhood beverage consumption. It also convened almond, rice, oat) that provide no unique nutritional value.
an expert panel of representatives from the AND, AAPD, AAP, The recommendations outlined on the next pages by age
AHA, and a scientific advisory committee. This policy brief are intended for healthy children in the United States and do
is intended to summarize key findings, especially as related to not address medical situations in which specific nutrition
oral health considerations. guidance is needed to manage a health condition.
Establishing healthy dietary patterns in early childhood is Summary of considerations related to oral health:
important to help prevent future diet-related chronic diseases The overconsumption of unhealthy beverages coupled
and support optimal growth and development and overall with the underconsumption of healthy beverages during
health. Healthy beverage intake is critical in early childhood early childhood can lead to the development of chronic
because beverages can make a significant contribution to die- diet-related diseases including diabetes, obesity, and
tary intake during this period and, thus, may serve as important dental caries.
sources of essential nutrients. However, many beverages con- Establishing healthy beverage patterns in the first five
tain added sugars and saturated fats, which can be harmful years can promote adequate intake of healthy nutrients
when consumed in excess. Overconsumption of unhealthy while reducing excess consumption of sugars and
beverages along with inadequate consumption of healthy saturated fats.
beverages in early childhood can contribute to chronic diseases,
including dental caries.
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Early life is an important period for the development of uncarbonated, fluoridated drinking water), particularly
flavor and food preferences. Thus, minimizing children’s for beverages consumed outside of meals and snacks.
exposure to sweet-tasting beverages during their early Fluoridated drinking water is a beneficial and inexpensive
years may help reduce their preference for sweetened strategy for reducing dental caries. The vast majority of
food and beverages at older ages. bottled waters do not contain optimal levels of fluoride,
Strong evidence demonstrates the adverse health effects and some do not contain any fluoride.
of SSBs, which include, but are not limited to, soft Between one and five years of age, plant milks may be
drinks/soda, fruit drinks, fruit-flavored drinks, sports particularly useful for children with allergies or intoler-
drinks, energy drinks, sweetened waters, and sweetened ances to cow’s milk (about 2.5 percent of children under
coffee and tea beverages. Children from birth to five years three years old are allergic to milk) or to accommodate
old should not consume sugar-sweetened beverages. vegan or certain vegetarian dietary preferences. Children
For children ages six to 12 months who are eating solid should consume only unsweetened varieties in order to
foods, a small amount (e.g., approximately four to eight avoid additional added sugar in the diet.
ounces total per day) of plain drinking water may be Little research has examined low-calorie sweeteners (LCS)
offered in an open, sippy, or strawed cup to help famil- intake and sweet taste preferences among young children.
iarize the infant with plain water. The early introduction Given that early childhood is a critical developmental
of water may help children become accustomed to its period and that there is a lack of evidence regarding the
taste. long-term health impact of LCS consumption in young
Children ages one to five years are encouraged to con- children, children from birth to five years old should not
sume plain drinking water (i.e., unflavored, unsweetened, consume beverages with LCS.
Table. Summary of Beverage Recommendaton for Cldren Age yeara
mont mont mont year Note
year year
er No Approximately 1-4 cups 1-4 cups 1.5-5 cups Where an individual child falls
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a supplemental 0.5-1.0 cups (8-32 oz.) (8-32 oz.) (12-40 oz.) within these ranges for 12
g drinking (4-8 oz.)/day per day per day per day months to 5 years will depend
water in a cup. Begin on the amounts of other bever-
needed offering during ages consumed during the day.
meals once
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Not Not 2-3 cups Up to 2 cups Up to 2.5 cups For 12-24 months, reduced-fat
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recommended recommended (16-24 oz.) (16 oz.) (20 oz.) (2%) or low-fat (1%) milk may
per day per day per day be considered in consultation
ed m whole milk skim (fat-free) skim (fat-free) with a pediatrician, especially if
or or weight gain is excessive or
ur low-fat low-fat family history is positive for
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t (1%) milk (1%) milk obesity, dyslipidemia, or other
a cardiovascular disease; the total
an amount of milk consumed dur-
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much solid food is being eaten.
Not Not Whole fruit Whole fruit Whole fruit Amounts listed for ages 12
e recommended recommended preferred. preferred. preferred. months to 5 years are upper
c limits (not minimum require-
No more than No more than No more than ments) that may be consumed
u 0.5 cup (4 oz.) 0.5 cup 0.5-0.75 cup only if fruit intake recommen-
per day (4 oz.) per day (4-6 oz.) per day dations cannot be met with
100% juice. 100% juice. 100% juice. whole fruit.
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The expert panel did not address breast milk or infant formula as recommendations in these areas vary by the infant’s age, weight, and developmental
milestones and are generally well understood and widely accepted.
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Table. Contnued
mont mont mont year Note
Not Not Not recommended Consume only when Consumption of these beverages
y recommended recommended for exclusive con- medically indicated as a full replacement for dairy milk
ar sumption in place of (e.g., allergy or intol- should be undertaken in consulta-
d dairy milk; consume erance) or to meet tion with a health care provider
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o ge only when medically specific dietary pre- so that adequate intake of key
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er indicated (e.g., cow’s ferences (e.g., vegan) nutrients commonly obtained from
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an tolerance) or to meet dietary planning.
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ferences (e.g., vegan)
Not Not Not Not Added sugars intake should be
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recommended recommended recommended recommended avoided in children <2 years old
and minimized in children 2-5
ed m years old to avoid contributing to
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potential negative impacts on
nutrient intake and diet quality.
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Not Not Not Not These products offer no unique
recommended recommended recommended recommended nutritional value beyond what a
nutritionally adequate diet pro-
oddler m vides and may contribute added
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sustained breastfeeding.
Not Not Not Not Strong evidence demonstrates
B recommended recommended recommended recommended the adverse health effects of SSB,
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Notes: All amounts listed are per day, unless otherwise noted; 1 cup fluid ounces.
It is ideal for young children to achieve fruit intake goals. The recommendations for juice consumption are
recommendations primarily by eating whole fruits with- considered upper limits for daily servings, not minimum
out added sugars or low-calorie sweeteners. However, a requirements. If consumed, 100 percent juice should be
combination of fruit plus 100 percent fruit juice is pre- part of a meal or snack, not sipped throughout the day.
ferred to the alternative of falling short of fruit intake
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