When it comes to food and drink, while younger children tend to want what other family members are having, teenagers often want to assert their independence in choosing what to eat and drink. As teenagers are at a critical period of growth and development, it would be great if their choices of beverage were generally healthy and reflected a sensible approach to healthy hydration. However this is not always the case because drinks are chosen for a variety of reasons including taste, cost, celebrity endorsement, alcoholic content and peer influence.

 

Click on the below link to read our downloadable factsheet which explains what teenagers currently drink and examines how they can learn to make healthy hydration choices which will stand them in good stead to develop lifelong healthy habits which will have a positive impact on their health in both the short and longer term.