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What are the Best Choices for Kids at a Restaurant?

Healthier kids’ options are a growing trend that many restaurants are startign to pay attention to.  Many fast food, chain, and single unit restaurants are starting to have a lot more healthy options on kids’ menus. Healthy Dining partnered with the National Restaurant Association to launch Kids LiveWell. The restaurants seen on this link have dishes …

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Sodas and Health

Sodas—both regular and diet—are not considered nutritious drinks for several reasons. Regular sodas are full of sugar—about 40 grams per 12 fluid ounce can, which is equivalent to 10 teaspoons of sugar. Because sugar and sodas do not provide any nutritional value, they provide what are considered empty calories. Question: How bad are sodas for you? …

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