Sugar in Pop
Soda pop is loaded with sugar. According to the UDSA MyPyramid people have a calorie limit of 100-300 calories per day on sugars, solid fats, alcohol, and any foods that are consumed beyond the recommended serving size. A 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola is at the higher end of this limit, coming in at 240 calories from sugar. The American Heart Association recommends keeping sugars below half of your discretionary calorie intake, and with one bottle of Coca-Cola, you are already breaking this rule.
Bridget Coila, B. C. (April 27, 2011). How much sugar should you eat in a day? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/429321-how-much-sugar-should-you-eat-in-a-day/#ixzz2HaJ7Z5rW
Bridget Coila, B. C. (April 27, 2011). How much sugar should you eat in a day? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/429321-how-much-sugar-should-you-eat-in-a-day/#ixzz2HaJ7Z5rW
Effects of Sugar on the Body
Eating more than recommended sugar can result in weight gain over time. Weight gain can cause type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke and certain types of cancer. Sugar contains 4 calories per gram, or 16 calories per teaspoon. A high intake of sugar every day can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease. Also, eating too much sugar can suppress immunity and increase cravings for more sugar and other carbohydrates. Sugar has none of the essential nutrients that your body needs.
Lisa Sefcik, L.S. (June 21, 2011). What are benefits of drinking a coke? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/475742-what-are-benefits-of-drinking-coke/#ixzz2HaLyyqza
Bridget Coila, B. C. (April 27, 2011). How much sugar should you eat in a day? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/429321-how-much-sugar-should-you-eat-in-a-day/#ixzz2HaKZAhqI
Lisa Sefcik, L.S. (June 21, 2011). What are benefits of drinking a coke? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/475742-what-are-benefits-of-drinking-coke/#ixzz2HaLyyqza
Bridget Coila, B. C. (April 27, 2011). How much sugar should you eat in a day? Livestrong. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/429321-how-much-sugar-should-you-eat-in-a-day/#ixzz2HaKZAhqI