A measure gaining traction in New York City would require restaurants to serve healthy beverages rather than sugary drinks in kids’ meal combos. The Healthy Kids Meals Bill announced this week by NYC Speaker Corey Johnson would make water, milk and 100% fruit juice the standard beverages in restaurant offerings aimed at children.
The bill has won approval from American Heart Association (AHA) CEO Nancy Brown, who notes that U.S. children are consuming up to ten sugary drinks per week – well above the one-8 oz.-drink-per-week recommended by her organization.