Teens Keep Chugging Soda Despite Health Risks, Says Study

A new study says that an alarming number of teens continue to consume soda and other sugary soft drinks every day.

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Story Created: Jun 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM AKDT

How will researchers stop this trend?

The authors said its "Critical to involve families, the media, and other institutions that interact with adolescents to increase their awareness of possible detrimental health effects and discourage their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages."

The CDC has more on healthy beverages.


 

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