Background information and notes

As children age, they begin to consume more and more unhealthy beverages including pop and artificial fruit juices instead of water, milk and natural fruit juices. Taste tends to persuade the decision-making process of youth, and the concept of drinking healthy beverages is somewhat forgotten during the shift from adolescence to adulthood. However, what you drink affects your health, and neglecting to choose healthy beverages that serve as replenishment and provide necessary nutrients for the body results in negative consequences.