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Founder | Principal ► Serial Entrepreneur | Business Mentor

What is your main goal drinking more water with #Waterdrop? 👉As of 2019, roughly 60% of children in the United States consumed at least one sugary drink on any given day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 👉Sugary drinks, such as soda, are high in added sugars and calories but lack essential nutrients. Overconsumption of sugary drinks can lead to various negative health effects, especially in children. Here are some potential consequences of drinking soda with sugar regularly: 1. **#WeightGain:** Sugary drinks are a significant source of added sugars and calories, contributing to weight gain and obesity in children. 2. **#PoorDentalHealth:** Sugary drinks can promote tooth decay and cavities, especially when consumed frequently. 3. **#IncreasedRiskofChronicDiseases:** Regular consumption of sugary drinks is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. 4. **#NutritionalDeficiencies:** Drinking sugary soda can displace more nutritious beverages like milk or water, leading to potential nutrient deficiencies in children. 5. **#BehavioralIssues:** Some studies suggest a link between high sugar consumption and behavioral issues in children, such as hyperactivity and attention problems. In light of these potential health risks, it is important for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to encourage children to limit their intake of sugary drinks and opt for healthier alternatives like water, milk, or unsweetened beverages. #health #betterworld

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Co-Founder at waterdrop® --> we are hiring! | Forbes 30u30

The waterdrop®tennis family is growing! Proud to share that Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, Cameron Norrie, Elina Svitolina, Sebastian Korda and Taylor Fritz have joined us as investors and waterdrop® athletes! Their committment to using their voice for a better future is nothing but inspiring - we look forward working with you and your teams in the coming years! We welcomed them in style to celebrate the future of hydration and needless to say there is a lot more to come on this... A massive shoutout to the waterdrop team and partners making these collaborations reality and the entire US waterdrop team making this welcome event so special! #waterdrop #teamwork #dropbydrop

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