Chocolate milk could be banned from schools, USDA says. Here’s what pediatric nutritionists think about the drink.

Is chocolate milk bad for babies? Here’s what pediatric nutritionists have to say. (Illustration: Alex Cochran; Photo: Getty Images) The US Department of Agriculture is considering a possible ban on flavored milks, including chocolate and strawberry, in elementary and middle schools. It is one of two proposals aimed at reducing the amount of added sugar children consume at school. (The other proposal would allow both flavored and unflavored milk for all grades from kindergarten through 12th.) But is chocolate milk really bad for babies? Here’s what pediatric nutritionists have to…

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Chocolate milk could be banned from schools, USDA says. Here’s what pediatric nutritionists think of the drink.

Is chocolate milk bad for babies? Here’s what pediatric nutritionists have to say. (Illustration: Alex Cochran; Photo: Getty Images) The US Department of Agriculture is considering a possible ban on flavored milks, including chocolate and strawberry, in elementary and middle schools. It is one of two proposals aimed at reducing the amount of added sugar children consume at school. (The other proposal would allow both flavored and unflavored milk for all grades from kindergarten through 12th.) But is chocolate milk really bad for babies? Here’s what pediatric nutritionists have to…

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How to drink more water: 10 tips to help you stay hydrated

Well, that’s not good: A large percentage of Americans don’t drink enough water, and dehydration is especially common as people get older. In fact, up to 28 percent of older Americans are not meeting their hydration needs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that water intake is “significantly lower” in older adults. Dehydration can lead to a number of health problems, registered dietitian Scott Keatley, co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy, tells Yahoo Life. “Water is the medium in which most of our metabolic processes take place,” he…

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