Article #8

"California Kids Are Drinking Less Soda"
By: Alexandra Sifferlin
Source: Time

The United States is no longer the most corpulent country in the world. Mexico has taken over that reputation, due to the amount of unhealthy foods being consumed every year. Children in California drank many cans of soda each day. The newly generation of children have been cutting back from the sugary and harmful beverages, that were once the most commonly consumed refreshment. Many children have also neglected sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, today. California Center of Public Health Advocacy reported that children under age twelve drink less soda drinks and sports drink in 2011 to 2012 rather than children in the state during 2005 to 2007. The  statistics conducted for this report was the evidence shown in the 40,000 homes investigators observed. They revealed that only 32% of children aged six to eleven consume beverages such as soda daily in 2011 to 2012. During the years of 2005 to 2007 43% of children that age consumed soda daily. Only 19% of kids aged two to five drank soda (2011-2012), other than those kids during 2005 to 2007 (27%). Kids over the age twelve consume 65%, but earlier it was 60%.
It is impressively surprising to know that children nowadays have become a healthier group, compared to children in the earlier years. It is remarkable to hear that children have more knowledge on becoming healthy and keeping their body in great condition, starting at such a young age. Fitness is extremely important in one's life.