10/11/2021
Sugary soft drinks are the biggest source of calories for Americans. More than two-thirds of U.S. adults are obese or overweight. One of the reasons for this is they drink too much soda. The amount of soft drinks bought and the levels of obesity have more than doubled since the 1970s. Scientists say this shows that when people drink more soda, they get fatter. The report might mean more American cities could introduce a soft-drink tax, like the one started in New York City earlier this year.
