More on Soda & Your Health

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article this morning on soda drinking and bone health. There have been a lot of theories on the topic of whether soda consumption weakens bones. These range from the caffeine, to the sugar, and even to the phosphoric acid (the fizz factor).

Here's the news: it's not the soda consumption, but rather the replacement of dairy products with soda that contributes to weakening bones over the long term. Diet or regular, caffeine or not, soda is now the beverage of choice throughout the day for many children, teens, and adults. We just don't get enough calcium! For both kids and adults, calcium intake is way below the recommended levels (about 1000 mg/day).

If you caught this morning's Today segment on Soda & Bone Health, you can get the complete picture. Plus, here's more about this topic for you to explore and discuss:

• Soda and Heart Health: Is Diet Soda Worth It?

• Are Liquid Calories Packing on the Pounds?

What do you think about drinking soda with meals?

Comments

Thanks for all of the great information.

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With mil almost or over %,00 a gallon, soda is cheaper...

Is seltzer water harmful to bones?

If one is looking for cheap, tap water is the cheapest!!

Soda is very harmful if consumed regularly.It has no good effects, except the taste part of it.Children should avoid it,for health reasons.

It's the High Fructose Corn Syrup that worries me. That crap should be banned.