The Outcome Before The Public Jury
Todays Health Article
American Heart Month
February 21, 2011
Todays article. part 3 of 3 articles, on the outcome, opening and closing arguments of soft drinks, (soda pop) as to the defense of the soft drink industry and why health issues are becoming prevalent. Today’s article presents all of the health issues before you… the readers, whom are in this case the jury. Will you find the outcome acceptable and continue to include in your diet, or find the information just too much. Guilty or not, you will be well informed of the present facts.
Reviewing before the Health Facts 
After reviewing ingredients, flavors, preservatives, and colors ( for the list click here) the out come was that all the ingredients were approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). However, the controversy lies not with the fact that they individually are OK for you, its the fact that that they all were approved in moderation of the consideration that were were drinking quarts of it a day. That its replacing the fluids we would have normally drank, our water intake. We are facing the outcome of many health issues. These need to be explored in more detail before you decide your personal outcome.
According to the National Soft Drink Association (NSDA), consumption of soft drinks is now over 600 12-ounce servings (12 oz.) per person per year. Since the late 1970`s the soft drink consumption in the United States has doubled for females and tripled for males. The highest consumption is in the males between the ages of 12 – 29; they average 1/2 gallon a day or 160 gallons a year.
The consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks is associated… with obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental cavities, and low nutrient levels. Experimental studies tend to support a causal role for sugar-sweetened soft drinks in these ailments, though this is challenged by other researchers. “Sugar-sweetened” includes drinks that use High-fructose corn syrup, as well as those using sucrose.
In 1998, the Center for Science in the Public Interest published a report titled Liquid Candy: How Soft Drinks are Harming Americans’ Health. The report examined statistics relating to the soaring consumption of soft drinks, particularly by children, and the consequent health ramifications, including tooth decay, nutritional depletion, obesity, type-2 (formerly known as “adult-onset”) diabetes, and heart disease. It also reviewed soft drink marketing and made various recommendations aimed at reducing soft drink consumption.
From 1977 to 2001, the Americans have doubled their consumption of sweetened beverages. At the same time a recognize parallel,, a doubling of the presence of obesity. Many believe that this consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is directly associated with weight and obesity. Infact some studies have indicated, change in consumption, can predict the changes in weight gain or lose.
On another point of view, it is possible that people who are also unhealthy may actually consume more soft drinks, making it difficult to distinguish whether weight gain was because of unhealthy habits or the consumption of soft drinks
Experimental evidence is needed to definitively establish the causal role of soft drink consumption and to excessive consumption, regarding weight gain.
The consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, which just seems to be logical, you eat or drink an ongoing amount of sugar, many weight-related diseases, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, tooth decay, cardiovascular risks, and a elevated blood pressure are going to become relevant.
Todays Comments Rests
Today’s Soft drinks rest entirely with you. You will be the jury, regarding the continued use of soft drinks. I think we are only beginning to see the battle beginning here in regards to our drinking habits Vs. our health. It is only common sense, if you are taking in 3 or 4 times the amount of sugar that is required for your body’s needs, it has to goes somewhere. That is plain and simple. I quit drinking the stuff and with the same exercise, I have lost 30 lbs over the year. I know its allowed me to drink more water and have felt better. That’s just my personal evaluation. It could be yours too!
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