Soda risk for Children health



Many nutritionists say that drinking too much soda contributes to a variety of health problems: diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, osteoporosis.

Children who drink large quantities of diet sodas containing aspartame are particularly vulnerable to its dangerous side effects."Aspartame contains methyl or wood alcohol, which can affect fetal brain development."


Soft drinks contain large amounts of phosphorus, which can throw off the body's calcium/phosphorus ratio (twice as much calcium as phosphorus), decreasing calcium as well as reducing your body's ability to use it."


Cola drinks can interact adversely with antacids, possibly causing constipation, calcium loss, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and kidney damage."