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In reply to the discussion: New York Plans to Ban Sale of Big Sizes of Sugary Drinks [View all]HockeyMom
(14,337 posts)They have those "healthy" lunches and pyramids that the kids have to eat. The kids were required to drink either milk or fruit juice. Some of the kids didn't want either, just a glass of water. Nope, not allowed. Their drink has to be "nutritional" and from the pyramid.
Hello? What is wrong with WATER? Most of the time I only have water with my meals. Besides which, this was in South Florida and the kids went outside after lunch for recess in 90+ degrees. They were going to need a lot of HYDRATION in the sun and heat. No water? Many times when they would get red in the face and panting, I would march them off to the water fountain to DRINK.
What is wrong with plain, old, water? The human body needs it, and it adds zero calories. Sorry, for my rant.