And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall health. But the guidance on the most nutritious drinks to give kids, especially school-aged children and teens, isn't always clear.

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.

New guidelines from Healthy Eating Research, which were developed by a panel of experts from four national health organizations, shine a spotlight on which beverages kids should be drinking and ones they should avoid.