Long Live Idaho Bulletin Series: Why Not Water?
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BY Annie Roe, Kathryn Hickock, Joey Peutz, Shelly Johnson, Siew Guan Lee
January 2, 2026
Long Live Idaho is a public health initiative that promotes healthy eating and active living. This four-part bulletin series provides evidence-based guidelines promoted by the campaign, supplemented by engaging infographics and other resources that make their adoption simple and doable. Why Not Water?, the fourth entry in the series, emphasizes the importance of hydrating with water and/or low-fat milk instead of sugar-sweetened drinks. Handy charts provide age-related hydration goals and meal-related suggestions to instill better habits, along with other practical tips.