Hard Facts About Soft Drinks

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | Updated: March 14, 2012 | Category: Adults, Seniors | Tags : BMI, calories, child health, children, diet soda, healthy beverages, healthy dessert, healthy eating, kids, kids weight, obesity, over weight, smart sipping, soda pop, soft drink, Teens

by Jodie Shield and Mary Mullen, RD MS In 2009 sales of carbonated beverages totaled $18.7 billion—that is about $5 billion more than total milk sales! One reason why soft drinks are so popular is the price. Kids learn quickly that they can get more “bang for their buck” by buying a super-size ... more