Juice is a beverage made by pressing and filtering the flesh of fruit or vegetables . Milk is a liquid secreted by female mammals, for suckling their young. Soft drinks are carbonated beverages containing sweeteners, acids, and flavoring. Soy or protein drinks are meal replacers for people seeking to increase their protein intake or obtain some of the health benefits of soy. Sports drinks are beverages to consume during strenuous exercise for maintenance of electrolyte balance and hydration.
Tea is a drink made by steeping dried plant parts in hot water.
Water is the substance that rains from the sky, runs through rivers, lakes, and oceans, and is an essential nutrient for all living beings. Inc. All rights reserved. The information presented in Healthnotes Online is for informational purposes only. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Information expires August 2001.