It is a shocking, but true fact, that in 2003 alone Australians
consumed 110 litres of soft drink per person. This is equivalent
to a can of soft drink per day each and this number is
increasing every year. In the US, soft drinks account for more
than a quarter of all drinks consumed. This statistic has lead
to soft drink consumption being officially recognized as a
contributing factor in the development of obesity in children.
Soft drinks are becoming the top choice among the nation's young
as soft drink manufacturers focus on brand building among
younger and younger consumers. It's no longer "cool" to drink
water! But how healthy can these beverages be? They only provide
a lot of unnecessary calories, sugar and caffeine. Did you know
that a 360mL can of soft drink contains 40g of refined sugar?
That is 10 teaspoons of pure calorie, all of which amounts to
absolutely no nutritional value! Soft drinks are linked with
many health problems such as: - Tooth decay - Caffeine
dependence - Weakened bones Osteoporos