New Studies Cite Stronger Link Between Soda and Obesity: Do You Drink Soda?
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2012/09/22 18:04:42
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According to the New England Journal of Medicine's recent study, there is a very strong link between sugar-sweetened beverages (i.e. soda) and America's obesity epidemic. Dr. David Ludwig of Boston Children's Hospital's New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center told the Chicago Tribune there is no doubt what is the greatest cause of obesity in America.
"The most effective single target for an intervention aimed at reducing obesity is sugary beverages." If that is truly the case, there is a big problem. Millions of Americans consume soda. In fact, sugary beverages almost go hand-in-hand when it comes to watching movies and live events. However, steps have been taken to limit soda intake.
Most schools across the country have practically banned soda from students' drink choices during lunchtime. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg helped pass the controversial law that will ban supersized sugary drinks from being sold. And fitness gurus such as DDPYoga founder Dallas Page have gone as far to say soda is the worst thing you can put in your body when trying to stay healthy. These observations and studies may cut into soda companies' profits, but swaying a majority of Americans to stop consuming these beverages could take awhile.
"The most effective single target for an intervention aimed at reducing obesity is sugary beverages." If that is truly the case, there is a big problem. Millions of Americans consume soda. In fact, sugary beverages almost go hand-in-hand when it comes to watching movies and live events. However, steps have been taken to limit soda intake.
Most schools across the country have practically banned soda from students' drink choices during lunchtime. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg helped pass the controversial law that will ban supersized sugary drinks from being sold. And fitness gurus such as DDPYoga founder Dallas Page have gone as far to say soda is the worst thing you can put in your body when trying to stay healthy. These observations and studies may cut into soda companies' profits, but swaying a majority of Americans to stop consuming these beverages could take awhile.
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Now, I will still have an occasional soda, but treat it more like it should be, a treat. It was never meant to be something to be consumed on a regular, daily basis. That's for water and fruit juices.
Also, I tend to avoid high fructose corn syrup in products - which is even possible with sodas - but that's more of a political concern rather than a health one.
I drink lots of water and some tea & coffee. Sometimes I drink fruit juices.
I did completely cut it out for a while, but have let it sneak back in recently :-(
I don't think soda on its own is to blame for obesity, perhaps people need to look at what they are eating and portion control.
Soda is fine in moderation, but people in America tend to drink it in excess in lieu of healthier options. An even bigger contributor than soda to America's obesity epidemic would be the lack of exercise.
I thought sports were highly regarded in the US!
The only exceptions I make to this rule are for sodas mixed with alcohol, like sprite and vodka, and I do occasionally like a Smirnoff Ice. Still, if other non-carbonated options are available, those are preferential.
I hope you mean better from a taste point of view!