Here’s an interesting article on the health effects of soda pop…
I find this point very interesting:
This means, that for the average teenager, their soda consumption virtually eliminates their chances of eating a balanced diet.
I remember drinking 2 or more soda every day during high school — of course I was burning a lot more calories overall those days as well. As I’ve gotten older, I have (somewhat) less appetite for soda, but it can still be very addictive. It’s not just the caffeine and such that would normally be considered addictive, but the sugar rush itself.
As with almost everything, this is something that can be consumed in moderation — but moderation for soda obviously means pretty small amounts.