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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH
Volume 125, Issue 3, Pages 124-128Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/146642400512500316
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beverages; obesity epidemic soft drinks
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This paper is intended to demonstrate to nutritionists, dietitians, paediatricians and other health care professionals as well as parents, primary and secondary school authorities, nutritional concerns pertaining to the consumption of soft drinks. High intake of soft drinks is associated with: 1) overweight or obesity because of the intake of additional calories in the diet; 2) increased risk of osteoporosis due to displacement of milk consumption, resulting in calcium deficiency and subsequent bone resorption; and 3) increased risk of dental caries and potential enamel erosion. School officials and parents should be aware of the health implications of vended drinks in schools before making a decision about pupils' and students' access to them.
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