Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
The controversy that diet soda may trigger a mechanism for weight gain has inspired this literature review. Our children need current facts on what is healthy and not healthy. Soda has been regarded as a discretionary beverage and not long ago, as a treat, after daily nutritional needs were met. However, soda is being consumed more frequently replacing other healthy nutritious beverages. Since diet soda is calorie-free, people unknowingly may imagine it has no impact on their bodies. In reality, research findings suggest that the effects of soda on the body are not benign. It is worth taking an in-depth look at this issue. The ingredients in regular and diet soda, such as sweeteners in the form of high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine may disrupt the metabolic process to either directly or indirectly influence weight gain.
Year of Submission
2009
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Oksana Matvienko
Date Original
6-2009
Object Description
1 PDF (v, 64 pages)
Copyright
©2009 Wendy Maria Clark
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Clark, Wendy Maria, "Are Soda Beverages a Contributing Factor to Weight Gain in Children?" (2009). Graduate Research Papers. 4378.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4378
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