Sodas…..
Ø50 Gallons a
year/person is the average amount of soda consumed by Americans.
year/person is the average amount of soda consumed by Americans.
ØDrinking one soda a
day equates to consuming 39 pounds of sugar per year.
day equates to consuming 39 pounds of sugar per year.
ØRegularly consuming
sugary drinks interacts with the genes that affect weight.
sugary drinks interacts with the genes that affect weight.
ØSugar-sweetened
beverages are linked to more than 180,000 obesity-related deaths per year.
beverages are linked to more than 180,000 obesity-related deaths per year.
ØA 42 oz. super sized
soda contains 477 calories, 123g of sugar, and 52mg of Sodium.
soda contains 477 calories, 123g of sugar, and 52mg of Sodium.
ØSoda is the single
largest source of added sugar and empty calories in the modern diet.
largest source of added sugar and empty calories in the modern diet.
ØSoda
is the leading cause of childhood obesity in the U.S.
is the leading cause of childhood obesity in the U.S.
ØSoda can spike insulin
levels in the body, increasing belly fat and diabetes risk.
levels in the body, increasing belly fat and diabetes risk.
ØSoda has no
nutritional value, but can lead to weight gain, obesity, and cavities.
nutritional value, but can lead to weight gain, obesity, and cavities.
ØSoda has been linked
to an increased risk of heart disease among men and high triglycerides among
women.
to an increased risk of heart disease among men and high triglycerides among
women.
