Diagnose-Me: About Sugared Soft Drink Consumption


	Question Category: SYMPTOMS - FOOD - BEVERAGES

In the 'Symptoms - Food - Beverages' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about sugared soft drink consumption:

Do you consume soft drinks that contain sugar (not artificially-sweetened)?

	Your answer	...indicates	...and suggests
1.	"Never / rarely / don't know"	Low sugared soda consumption	A risk factor
2.	"About once a week or less"	Low sugared soda consumption	A risk factor
3.	"2-6 times each week"	Sugared soda consumption	A risk factor
4.	"1-4 times each day"	Sugared soda consumption	A risk factor
5.	"More than 4 drinks each day"	High sugared soda consumption	A risk factor

Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below. Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.

Answers					Condition	Comment
		3	4	5	Consequences of Poor Diet	--
	2	3	4	5	Dehydration	--
		3	4	5	Excess Sugar Consumption	Soft drinks generally represent the single largest source of added sweeteners to our diet. They account for one-third of all calories we consume from added sweeteners, which for the average American adds up to more than 23 pounds of sugar from 47.4 gallons of soft drinks annually. An average 12 ounce can has 9-12 teaspoons of sugar, and the average teenage boy consumes 868 cans per year. This is how teens get 15 of their 34 teaspoons of sugar each day.
			4	5	Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)	--
	2	3	4	5	Osteoporosis - Osteopenia	--

GLOSSARY

Ounce (Ounces, oz)
Approximately 28 grams.

Teaspoon (Teaspoons, tsp)
Equivalent to 5cc (5ml).

Last updated: May 10, 2007