Discuss the negative impact of soft drinks on health


?Sugar-sweetened beverages add an estimated 300 calories a day to Americans' daily intake-and do nothing to lighten your stress load. Researchers have linked soft drink consumption with higher body weight, lower consumption of essential vitamins and minerals, and greater risk of serious medical problems, such as diabetes. Soft drinks, whether diet or regular, also have been linked to greater risk of metabolic syndrome and heart disease, damaged tooth enamel, and thinning of the bones in women.

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