Is there a connection between soft drink consumption and poor health?
Across America, obesity is considered an epidemic that increases risk for not just diabetes, but heart disease, and stroke. One in four children are now estimated to be overweight and are more likely to stay fat and less healthy as adults. Are there connections between soft drink consumption and health problems? Have students examine information at the following Web sites and draw conclusions: Soda Pop Increases Risk of Bone Breaks This June 15, 2000 article from the Harvard University Newspaper cites research related to over consumption of soft drinks and the connection to bone fractures and osteoporosis. Soft Drinks and Obesity The National Soft Drink Association lists studies that show soft drink consumption by school-aged children is not linked to obesity, poor diet quality or lack of exercise. Soft Drinks and School-Age Children: Trends, Effects, Solutions A document, created by the North Carolina School Nutrition Action Committee, providing information and statistics related to s
