AUGUSTA - Efforts by the state to rid schools of soda and candy have been successful, but there's evidence that students are finding other ways to get that sugary high.
They've switched to sports drinks and flavored water, some of which can be deceptively high in calories, said Janet Whatley Blum, a University of Southern Maine professor in the Department of Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences.
"It's great they got soda out of schools, but there's still sugar-sweetened beverages in schools," she said Tuesday following a speech at the Augusta Civic Center. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Bionaire
They've switched to sports drinks and flavored water, some of which can be deceptively high in calories, said Janet Whatley Blum, a University of Southern Maine professor in the Department of Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences.
"It's great they got soda out of schools, but there's still sugar-sweetened beverages in schools," she said Tuesday following a speech at the Augusta Civic Center. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Bionaire
