Aim to drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks including tea and coffee all count. Fruit juice and smoothies also count towards your fluid consumption, although they are a source of free sugars so limit to no more than a combined total of 150ml per day.
Sugary drinks are one of the main contributors to excess sugar consumption amongst teenagers in the UK. Swap sugary soft drinks for diet, sugar-free or no added sugar varieties to reduce sugar intake.
Energy drinks are popular with young people but can be high in calories, caffeine and other stimulants. Drinking these can cause disturbed sleep, irritability, stomach upsets and feeling agitated. Water and milk are healthier drinks to consume and teenagers can get all the energy they need from a healthy balanced diet.
When choosing drinks, you should try to: