Beverages make significant calorie and nutrient contributions to children’s diets. Beverage choices at an early age have been shown to predict nutrient intake, adiposity and body weight across childhood and adolescence. Data from recent analyses of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) unveil alarming trends in beverage intake over the past three decades as children transition from bottle to cup and into their teens.This webinar will explore these trends and summarize the latest research on the introduction of beverages to infant’s diets, what and how much kids drink and the impact of choosing nutrient-rich beverages on their overall diet.