All too often we hear a myth that sugar-sweetened beverages – soda in particular – are the number one source of sugar for children and teens.  The truth is that this age group gets most of its added sugars from food, not sugar-sweetened beverages, according to CDC data.  And importantly, calories in the American diet from added sugars in soda are down 39 percent, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

So the next time you hear something about our beverages or the ingredients in them, check out LetsClearItUp.org to get the facts.