Controversies of cola beverages
Adusumilli, P.S.; Tuorto, S.
National Medical Journal of India 16(5): 277-279
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-258X PMID: 14680288 Document Number: 562046
This article discusses the effect of carbonated soft drinks on the risk of obesity, sleep disorders, hypocalcaemia and bone fractures. It is suggested that health care workers and law-makers should review the long term effects of cola on society. Emphasizing the benefits of health care education to the younger generation in preventing such effects by consuming balanced diets and drinks will thus prevent the burden of managing lifestyle-induced chronic diseases.