Nutrition Facts. There are about 122 calories in a 5-ounce glass of merlot, which also contains 3.69 grams of carbohydrates, 0.91 grams of sugar, 0.10 grams of protein and no fat or fiber.
But for some reason thatâs not entirely clear, drinking milk can decrease iron stores; kids who slurp up lots of milk tend to have severe iron deficiency. The solution? More specific guidelines for how much milk children should drink, advice that doesnât currently exist in any helpful form for parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises vitamin D supplements for kids who arenât drinking four cups of milk a day. But the AAPâs iron recommendations state children should be drinking just two to three cups.
Kids should drink from their own water bottles. Children should have their own personalized water bottles and need to be reminded to drink 5 to 9 ounces (10 to 18 1/2 ounce gulps) every 20 minutes during activity, depending on weight (Teenagers should drink more).