Americans are not aware of the amount of sugar and other things that they are putting inside their bodies everyday. When your energy feels low and you need a boost, people automatically resort to soft drinks for an extra kick of caffeine.
According to the National Soft Drink Association (NSDA), consumption of soft drinks is now over 600 12-ounce servings (12 oz.) per person per year. Since 1978, soda consumption in the US has tripled for boys and doubled for girls. Young males age 12-29 are the biggest consumers at over 160 gallons per year—that’s almost 2 quarts per day. At these levels, the calories from soft drinks contribute as much as 10 percent of the total daily caloric intake for a growing boy.
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