In the 'Symptoms - Food - Beverages' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about non-caffeinated soft drink consumption:
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Do you consume soft drinks that do not contain caffeine? (Most soft drinks do contain caffeine. If unsure about those that you drink, do not answer this question.)
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Never / rarely / don't know" |
Low non-caffeine soda consumption |
A risk factor |
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"About once a week or less" |
Low non-caffeine soda consumption |
A risk factor |
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"2-6 times each week" |
Non-caffeine soda consumption |
A risk factor |
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"1-4 times each day" |
Non-caffeine soda consumption |
A risk factor |
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"More than 4 drinks each day" |
High non-caffeine soda consumption |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Calcium
The body's most abundant mineral. Its primary function is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. The body also needs calcium to carry nerve signals, keep the heart functioning, contract muscles, clot blood and maintain healthy skin. Calcium helps control blood acid-alkaline balance, plays a role in cell division, muscle growth and iron utilization, activates certain enzymes, and helps transport nutrients through cell membranes. Calcium also forms a cellular cement called ground substance that helps hold cells and tissues together.
Osteoporosis
A disease in which bone tissue becomes porous and brittle. The disease primarily affects postmenopausal women.
Phosphorus
The second most abundant mineral in the body, found in every living cell. It is involved in the proper functioning of both muscles and nerves. It is needed for metabolic processes of all cells, to activate many other nutrients, and to form energy-storage and energy-releasing compounds. The phosphorus content of the body is approximately 1% of total body weight. Phosphorus combines with fats to form phospholipids. Combined with calcium, it gives strength and rigidity to the bones and teeth.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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