Which of the Following Accurately Describes Beverage Intake by Adolescents

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes beverage intake by adolescents? 

• A) Soft drinks have been replaced with sweetened fruit juices. 
• B) Milk is typically used as a snack, not a mealtime beverage. 
• C) Males typically drink more milk than females. 
• D) Drinking two cans of caffeinated soft drinks in a day can cause sweating and an inability to concentrate. 
• E) Soft drinks are typically consumed in addition to milk, not instead of it.

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