Diet sodas, fruit juices and dairy-based drinks are safe (if more than 50% milk and more than 70% fruit or vegetable juice).

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When the children were 4 years old, the scientists also asked the parents about how often the children consumed other beverages, including fruit juices, sports drink and sugared sodas.

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