Efforts to curb childhood obesity through school vending machine restrictions and making soft drinks more expensive with low levels of additional taxation have had a negligible effect on the waistline of America's youth.
Brain function and mood drinks, gut health and cardiovascular benefits are just a sampling of the functional aspects of certain beverages on the market now.
Functional water goes to the dogs; a calorie-free beverage with the fun of bubbles; a protein bar burns fat and boosts metabolism; womenís weight matters; and functional foods and drinks enter a critical era.