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Soft Drinks
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Caffeine Content of Common Beverages 
 Quick reference to caffeine content of selected beverages, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Provides a brief introduction to caffeine, "a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. ... It can also be produced synthetically and added to foods and beverages." From the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/AN01211 Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Sep 25, 2006 Soda Free Summer
Website for a 2008 health campaign challenging individuals (especially children and teens) not to drink sodas and sweetened drinks over the summer. Provides facts about how much sugar an average person eats in a day, the amount of calories and sugar in various drinks, and downloadable adult and family brochures (with tables to keep track of what you drink) in several languages. From the Alameda County, California, Health Department. http://www.sodafreesummer.org/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Jul 23, 2008 Soft Drinks and Health
Information from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) linking increased consumption of soft drinks by children to obesity. Also includes discussions of osteoporosis, tooth decay, heart disease, and other possible health outcomes from excessive soft drink consumption. Features the report "Liquid Candy: How Soft Drinks are Harming Americans' Health." http://cspinet.org/sodapop/ Topics: Beverages, Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Oct 14, 2004 |
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