Question: Is soda bad for you? 

Answer: yes, soda is bad for you, but that doesn't stop most americans from drinking it.  Even diet soda is bad for you due to the carbonation, which causes bloating and gas and reduces calcium absorbtion thereby contributing to low bone density in some individuals, and the phenylketonurics (containing phenylalanine)used in the manufacture of some artificial sweeteners.
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