Experts say that kids suffering from diarrhea and vomiting shouldn't be given fizzy drinks, for they could make their condition worse.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said the idea that flat drinks can help with gastroenteritis is untrue, while fruit juices and fizzy drinks do not help either.
'Fizzy' Colas Not an Effective Solution to Oral Rehydration
A new study says that parents should not give their children 'flat' carbonated drinks to rehydrate them after sickness and diarrhoea.
A new study says that parents should not give their children 'flat' carbonated drinks to rehydrate them after sickness and diarrhoea.
NICE made the warning as part of guidance it has produced on the treatment of gastroenteritis in children in England and Wales.
"The idea that flat coke and lemonade, or fruit juices for that matter, helps is just a myth. In fact, it can make it worse, but unfortunately people are still using them," the BBC quoted consultant pediatric gastronenterologist Dr Stephen Murphy, who chaired the panel drawing up the guidance, as saying.
Fizzy Drinks To Disappear From Seoul's Schools
Fizzy soft drinks will be banned in schools in the South Korean capital Seoul this year as part of a campaign against obesity, officials said Monday.
Fizzy soft drinks will be banned in schools in the South Korean capital Seoul this year as part of a campaign against obesity, officials said Monday.
He suggested that the combination of sugar and salt in rehydration drinks was the key to helping the body absorb fluids, whereas the likes of coke and lemonade had too much sugar.
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Concentration in Children may Be Improved by Sugary Snacks
Forget peaceful environment or meditation, for sugary drinks and snacks are more than enough to boost your kids' concentration while studying.
Forget peaceful environment or meditation, for sugary drinks and snacks are more than enough to boost your kids' concentration while studying.
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