2. HARMFUL SOFT DRINKS
• “Soft drinks” is a term used for beverages
that don’t contain alcohol (“hard” liquor).
• Soft drinks have become so much a part of
modern living, especially in major cities
around the world.
• It particularly appeals to the younger
generation who drinks soft drinks in place
of water.
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• Soft drinks advertisements target young
people who are oblivious to the harm these
drinks can do to their bodies.
• Understand what these soft drinks contain:
Sugar
• A majority of soft drinks contain large
amounts of refined sugar content of up to
15 teaspoons each in a 325 ml can. One
can a day gives you more sugar than is
necessary for your body.
4. CONT…
• Sugar erodes teeth, increases your risks of
diabetes, heart disease, indigestion and
skin problems.
Artificial Sweeteners
• Soft drinks disguised as “diet soda” or
“tonic water” contain calorie-reduced
sweeteners such as aspartame,
acesulfame-K, saccharin or sucralose.
5. CONT…
Caffeine
• Caffeine is an addictive drug that
enhances the soda flavour. It artificially
stimulates the nervous system and
increases the heart rate.
Acids
• Most soft drinks contain acids such as
citric, phosphoric and malic or tartaric
acids.
6. CONT….
• If you think you would brush your teeth
after drinking soft drinks, hear this:
Brushing your teeth after drinking an acidic
soft drink can increase the damage to your
tooth enamel, and dissolving down the
gum line.
Carbon Dioxide
• Carbonated drinks are made by injecting
carbon dioxide into the water under
pressure.
7. CONT…
• The more carbon dioxide injected, the
lower the pH, the more acidic it gets, the
more fizzy it is.
• Too much carbon dioxide kills healthy
cells.
Preservatives
• Preservatives are added into soft drinks to
prevent spoilage, and to prolong shelf life.
8. CONT…
• Storage conditions and time can affect the
taste and flavour, and these preservatives
help to preserve that.
• Sodium benzoate is present in most soft
drinks. This chemical is known to cause
asthma, rashes and hyperactivity.
• Sulphur dioxide is also used in some soft
drinks to preserve the color of say,
carbonated lemon juice from turning
brown. This chemical is used for industrial
bleaching.
9. ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS AND
COLORINGS
• Artificial flavorings are commonly used in
making soft drinks to give each flavor its
distinctive taste. These have adverse
effect on hyperactive children and must be
eliminated from their diet.
• Tartrazine is an orange-yellowish drink
coloring that is banned in Norway and
Finland. It can cause allergic reactions like
skin rashes, swelling, excessive mucus
and bloodshot eyes.
10. CONT…
• Carmoisine is a reddish drink coloring that
is banned in the US and Canada. It can
cause allergic reactions, food poisoning
and even cancer.
• Brilliant Blue is another cancer-causing
agent that is now banned in many
developed countries. Sadly, it is still being
used in my country to produce soft drinks.
This chemical can cause chromosomal
damage and allergic reactions.
11. TYPES OF SOFT DRINK
• Pepsi
• Lemon-lime
• Root beer
• Cream soda
• Ginger ale
12. Effects of soft drinks
(causes)
Weight Gain & Obesity
Risk of Osteoporosis
Dental Caries and Erosion
Impaired Digestive System
High Caffeine Content
Toxins – Aspartame
