Study: Kids who drink soda daily are more likely to try alcohol within a year


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The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. — AFP

PACKED with calories and additives, sodas don’t just pose a nutritional problem. When they are caffeinated and children drink them on a daily basis, these drinks are believed to have consequences on development and may even indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future.

In addition to their calorie content, it has previously been established that sodas, like any other ultra-processed food or drink product, could be associated with a risk of developing depression.

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