the daycare where dd works had a surprise visit from State today. Apparently some mother complained to them that her kid was getting too much water and not enough juice .
That kid is probably overweight and has rotting teeth .
I think the thing I find most sad is that the State investigated that complaint at all rather than saying "Your child should be drinking more water than juice, what's the problem?"
Dawn
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Of course, they don't tell who the complaint came from but they seem to know.
The mom of a problem kid who is a picky eater and refuses to eat on a regular basis. He is not in dd's class. Thing is, she did not voice her "concerns" to the teacher, director, or the owner before complaining to the state.
"To ensure your children aren't drinking too much juice, follow these limits from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
■ Birth to 6 months: No fruit juice, unless it's used to relieve constipation
■ 6 months to 12 months: Up to 4 ounces (118 milliliters) a day, served in a cup (not a bottle) to avoid tooth decay
■ 1 year to 6 years: Up to 6 ounces (177 milliliters) a day
■ 7 years and older: Up to 12 ounces (355 milliliters) a day
Four ounces (118 milliliters) of 100 percent fruit juice equals one serving of fruit. Juice lacks the fiber of whole fruit, however. Although a reasonable amount of fruit juice each day is fine for most children, remember that whole fruit is an even better option."
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