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Drink Soda = Obesity

The average 12-ounce (360 ml.) can of soda pop contains about 40 grams of refined sugars. That's 10 teaspoons of pure calories. Would you ever eat 10 teaspoons of sugar at once? ... Calories from liquids -- like soft drinks -- don't seem to register as food in the same way that solid candy, like jelly beans, do. That means consuming soft drinks with your meal instead of water or another calorie-free beverage could really make a difference to your weight and waistline. "Beverages are a huge contributor to obesity," researcher Richard Mattes, told CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter. "They're major players that often get overlooked."

Being a big fan of soft drink, I must admit, it did put on weight on me. If I continue to drink this stuff, I'd be fat sooner or later...

Beware, better check with the death clock.