Parents, that fizzy soda or juice box in your kid’s school lunch might be sweeter than you think— and way riskier. Gombe cardiologist Dr. Abubakar Sani warns excessive sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) crank up children’s odds of heart disease, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even killer tooth decay. With schools back in session nationwide, it’s time to rethink those daily drinks.
In a NAN interview, the Federal Teaching Hospital expert spotlighted how SSBs—think sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, flavored milks (per WHO)—pack zero nutrition but fuel non-communicable diseases. “Cut them out of lunches, homes, and habits,” he urges. Swap for water, the ultimate hydrator—no calories, all refreshment.
Simple switch, big win for your child’s heart health.
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