As childhood obesity continues to rise, researchers are looking at a link between what kids drink and their waists extension.
While experts stop just before putting the blame entirely at the feet of soda makers, most acknowledge that people generally and specifically kids consume too many soft drinks. In an effort to contain the problem, some school districts are removing soda machines from school campuses - and, some say, for good reason. A 12-ounce can of soda has 150 calories; with 20-ounce can has 250 calories. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, carbonate soft drinks are the single largest source of calories in the American diet, providing about 7 percent of calories. Non-aerated drinks (such as fruit juice and ice teas) push that figure to 9 percent.A study of 548 sixth and seventh-graders in Boston showed that each 12-ounce can of soda consumed increased risk for becoming overweight at 60 percent, according to an article in the Journal of Pediatrics. Besides having a high-sugar content - which can contribute to weight gain and promote tooth decay - there is little nutritional value in a can of soda, just empty calories. A diet rich in fruits, whole grains and vehicles should be the first line of defense. But it hardly matters what drink as much as what they eat, one option may be considered a substitute for soda drink health NuVim, which contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, calcium, low amounts of sugar and caffeine.Tested and proven effective in 19 clinical studies for its flexibility and muscle characteristics of immune-boost, this beverage contains the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, along with B-12, zinc, calcium and essential amino acids. NuVim comes in a variety of fruit flavors and is located in the refrigerated juice section of your local supermarket.
