The drinks are too high in sugar and may actually promote more diarrhea. Always check with your doctor when your child has diarrhea.
Most parents worry if their toddler has a small and erratic appetite.
This is usually normal for a child in this age group. If you think that your teen isn't drinking enough milk, then offer yogurt, cheese or even ice cream to supply the calcium needed for the stage of rapid bone growth that most teens experience. It is estimated that one out of four teenagers is considered to be obese. While there are many reasons for this disturbing trend, lack of exercise tops the list. Children should get at least one hour of aerobic exercise each day.