] Odilia Bermudez, PhD, MPH, studied the reported diets of
] a large nationwide sample of American adults. Among
] respondents to the 1999-2000 National Health and
] Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), more than two
] thirds reported drinking enough soda and/or sweet drinks
] to provide them with a greater proportion of daily
] calories than any other food. In addition, obesity rates
] were higher among these sweet drink consumers. Consumers
] of 100% orange juice and low fat milk, on the other hand,
] tended to be less overweight, on average.

[ If you want to lose weight, cut out soda. -k]

Preliminary Data Suggest That Soda And Sweet Drinks Are The Main Source Of Calories In American Diet