CHILDREN who do not drink water consume nearly 100 extra calories a day, said researchers.
Experts warn it significantly raises the risk of youngsters being fat or obese.
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US scientists analysed the consumption habits of 8,400 kids aged two to 19.
They found one in five never drank water and were likely to swig sugary fizz — raising their average daily calories by 93.
A third of British kids leave primary school too fat.
Dr Asher Rosinger of Penn State University said: “Kids should drink water every day.
“If not, probably they’ll drink sugary beverages. An extra 3,500 calories equals to 1lb of weight gain.
“In a month you could gain 1lb. Over several months, that adds up.”
