The War on Soft Drinks

[admin]

Soft drinks: Public enemy No.1 in obesity fight?

[Common Sense Al]

I think the amount of sugar consumption is the #1 problem with the American diet, followed by the high level of processed foods in the food supply.

Fortunately I don't drink soft-drinks often... but I do have a "weakness" for sugary crap.

Anyway, I'm glad that this is coming more to light.

[sandy brake]

My very progressive 85 year old Dad suggested I read the book “Sugar Solution” which apparently will open your eyes to the sugar situation. Haven’t read it but plan to.

BTW artificial sweetners are Not the solution.

[Brian]

"Our products are part of a balanced, sensible diet, and they can be enjoyed as a valuable part of any meal, including snacks,"

Best quote every in that article.

Didnt they once say the same thing about cigarettes?

[FM7]

One more thing for the government to regulate ....

[FM7]

next it will be one sheet of tp per dump ....

[sandy brake]

If people weren’t so FAT and get diabetes, high blood pressure, knee problems, etc maybe the govt would back off. Obesity is a drain on our HC system.
I don’t like a babysitting country. People should be able to do what they want, as long as it doesn’t affect the rest of us. But it does. It does.

[Common Sense Al]

If people weren’t so FAT and get diabetes, high blood pressure, knee problems, etc maybe the govt would back off. Obesity is a drain on our HC system.
I don’t like a babysitting country. People should be able to do what they want, as long as it doesn’t affect the rest of us. But it does. It does.

I'll have to agree with you... if one's bad habits or bad behaviors/decisions negatively affects others, then there's an opening for regulation... and putting a drain on the healthcare system affects others, unless by some chance you can actually pay for all of your medical care without insurance (which raises premiums for others) or someone else paying for it (unlikely!).

[Pipeline]

If people weren’t so FAT and get diabetes, high blood pressure, knee problems, etc maybe the govt would back off. Obesity is a drain on our HC system.
I don’t like a babysitting country. People should be able to do what they want, as long as it doesn’t affect the rest of us. But it does. It does.

I think overpaid medical staff is a bigger drain on the HC system. The same as overpaid professors in the educational system.

[sandy brake]

Try telling a nurse that the next time they are taking care of you. There is a lot nurses do behind the scenes like being a patient advocate and making sure drugs are compatable, tests are done, dr. notified, etc.
Nurses are absolutely not overpaid. Over worked? Yes. Under staffed? Yes. Under appreciated? Ditto.

[sandy brake]

Chemists? Now THEY are overpaid.

[Uther]

Soft drinks *are* dangerous. This poor 30-year old woman died from drinking them. Or so the New Zealand Coroner thinks.

Of course, she was drinking around 2 gallons or nearly 10 liters (Imperial @ 4.54 liter/gallon, not American at 3.7 liter/gallon) of the stuff daily.

The 30 cigarette-a-day habit wasn't contributory.

[/sarcasm]

[Common Sense Al]

Don't forget the damage soda does to teeth... especially to kids' teeth. Isn't Mountain Dew suppose to be some of the worst stuff for that? At least that is what I seem to recall.

[admin]

Isn't Mountain Dew suppose to be some of the worst stuff for that? At least that is what I seem to recall.

You're making me thirsty Al! Gotta hit the Bartonville 7-11 now!

[Common Sense Al]

You're making me thirsty Al! Gotta hit the Bartonville 7-11 now!

Don't forget good dental hygene, especially when drinking Mountain Dew.


A male patient in his late 20's. Excessive consumption of the popular Mountain Dew beverage has caused considerable damage to the surfaces and structures of his upper teeth. Damage to the lower teeth is limited to enamel surfaces. Multiple crowns and veneers are the most popular treatment solution for this extent of enamel and tooth structure damage.


Near total destruction of teeth. A 20-something year old computer programmer with a six pack a day habit of drinking Mountain Dew. Due to the near total devastation, bite and occlusal problems were a problem. For this degree of tooth erosion that has affected every single tooth structure, comprehensive tooth replacements (bridges, dentures, implants) and enamel replacements (veneers) are usually indicated, along with rebuilding a new occlusal relationship.

Source: http://www.dental--health.com/bad_teeth ... osion.html

Here's what my teeth look like:

Maybe there could be a new smiley with rotten teeth for people who drink a lot of soda.