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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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The Hidden Ingredients in Kids’ Drinks: What Parents Need to Know About Food Dyes and Sugar

(BPT) - California's legislation and federal proposals spark a nationwide shift toward cleaner hydration options for children.

In a significant move for children's health, California recently enacted the California School Food Safety Act, becoming the first U.S. state to ban six artificial food dyes - Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 - from foods served in public schools, effective December 31, 2027. These dyes have been linked to behavioral issues in children, including hyperactivity and attention problems.1

This law follows a 2021 assessment by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, which found credible links between synthetic food dyes and neurobehavioral effects in children2. With growing concerns over the safety of food additives, parents and schools alike are reevaluating what children consume, starting with what they drink.

The Hidden Ingredients in Popular Kids' Drinks

Many beverages marketed to children, including sports drinks and flavored waters, contain high levels of added sugars and artificial dyes. For instance, a 20 oz. bottle of a common sports drink can contain up to 34 grams of sugar, surpassing the American Heart Association's recommended daily limit of 25 grams for children. Additionally, these drinks often include synthetic dyes, now under scrutiny for potential health risks.

Making Healthier Choices: Clean Hydration Alternatives

As awareness grows, parents are seeking healthier beverage options for their children. One emerging alternative is Hiya's Kids Daily Hydration, a pediatrician-approved hydration powder formulated specifically for kids. Made with real fruit powders and electrolytes, it contains no added sugars, artificial colors, or preservatives, and is tested for heavy metals, toxins and other contaminants.

"As a mom of three, an ER doctor and a former summer camp physician, I've seen firsthand how it can be tough to keep kids hydrated - especially during hot summer months and the long sports practices," says Dr. Darria Long, founder of No-Panic Parenting and board-certified emergency physician. "That's why I'm excited about Hiya's Kids Daily Hydration powder. It's made specifically for kids - with no added sugar, artificial dyes, preservatives, caffeine or stimulants - and it's tested for heavy metals and contaminants. My kids love the taste, and I love knowing it's a safe, effective way to help them stay hydrated."

3 Tips for Healthier Hydration

  1. Read The Labels: Look for beverages with natural ingredients and no added sugars or artificial dyes.
  2. Boost Water with Fruit or Powders: Flavor water naturally with sliced fruit or clean hydration powders like Hiya, which are made with real fruit and no added sugar.
  3. Choose Products with Testing Standards: Opt for brands like Hiya that prioritize natural ingredients and transparency in their testing for heavy metals and contaminants.

For more information on clean hydration options and to explore Hiya's products, visit HiyaHealth.com.

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