Soda Advertisement Analysis

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We has humans are affected by company advertisements on a daily basis. The most common advertisements we see are about soda and how great their product taste. The soda company Pepsi particular likes to appeal to all audiences by using a upbeat style of advertising. The thing these companies don't promote is how dangerous their product can be on a person's short term and long term health. A recent poll taken by Gallup revealed that 48% of Aamericans drink soda at least once per day (Melnick 1). Soda can cause serious and life changing health problems for someone who drinks it frequently in their teen years, and may continue on into later life if continued. Teens are more prone to indulge into drinking an excessive amount of soda because most …show more content…

Most people consume at least one soda per day creating the addiction which can cause surprising long term effects on their health. In 2012 a Harvard University study was done and found that surgery drinks increases someone's risk of chronic heart disease along with several other health contemplations (Bushak 1). Over time soda begins to take over the brain's way of functioning and thinking process (Bushak 1). Several studies have been put out that have found a link between drinking a soda on a consistent basis has increased a person's risk for Alzheimer’s disease (Bushak 1). Many scientist have found over a long period of time soda excessively can cause bone health problems, the liver can be damaged, and evan reproductive organs can be damaged (Bushak 1). These statics are a wake up call to someone who believes soda isn't doing any harm to their …show more content…

Researchers have studied and found that drinking diet sodas give insulin spikes making it the preferred drink for diabetics (Maxfield 3). The Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes high sugar food/drinks in the plan as “discretionary” calories (Maxfield 3). Making a dietary plan for yourself may help someone decide what they can include into their diet during the day. Guidelines for Americans are 267 calories out of a 2000 calorie diet of sugar (Maxfield 3). A average can of soda is about 250 calories. This validating my point about limiting to one can of soda a day is better for your

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