Soda Thesis

In 1886, the world renowned carbonated beverage Coca-Cola was introduced into our culture. As time went on, humanity has seen rise to many other soft drinks, including, but not limited to Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, etc… The spiking popularity of soda has entranced our youth, providing schools around the US a stable source of income. That, in turn, begs the question: Is it the right way to earn revenue? Most youth may say yes, but the research demonstrates that the effects of soda on your body can inhibit not only your health, but also your learning. There are also alternative drinks that can be sold, as well as other endeavors worth school investment.

When students go to school, they are bombarded by vending machines, whose purpose is

(1) That means eating/drinking anymore can result in becoming overweight. He then went on to say, and I quote, “Your blood sugar spikes, causing an insulin burst that tricks the liver into converting all sugars into fat. Within 40 minutes, caffeine absorption is complete, and the rest of your body responds accordingly: Your pupils become dilated, your blood pressure rises, and the liver begins to dump even more sugar into your bloodstream. That’s only the first hour. Over time, a couple of sodas a day will start to affect nearly all parts of your body,” end quote. (1) Think about how that would affect your health. A drink that tricks your body into dumping sugar into your bloodstream doesn’t sound too appetizing, does it? Harvard T.H. Chan, school of public health, have this to say about what they call “Liquid Candy” : “ Two out of three adults and one out of three children in the United States are overweight or obese, and the nation spends an estimated $190 billion a year treating obesity-related health conditions. Rising consumption of sugary drinks has been a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. A typical 20-ounce soda contains 15 to 18 teaspoons of sugar and upwards of 240 calories. A 64-ounce fountain cola drink