Even without studying and surveying 40,000 participants, we could have told you that drinking soda on a regular basis will increase your chances of becoming obese. Soda provides no nutritional value that the body needs, while just adding into the your body unnecessary sugar that converts easily to fat.
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Say no to soda, and drink water.
Soda Tax may soon be a reality as more research, and health professionals jump on the bandwagon of a president (Obama) that cares about the national health of its citizens.