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Sugary Drinks Should Not Be Sold in Schools

Sugary drinks shouldn't be sold in schools because they increase the risk of diabetes, heart
disease, and dental cavities when consumed in excess. According to the American Academy
of Pediatrics, the fact that children are permitted to buy soda and other sugary drinks at
school has caused a 60% increase in the number of children who suffer from the illnesses
during the past ten years. This figure should worry us all. The risks of obesity, unrestrained
conduct, and caffeine disturbances are the three main reasons why sugary drinks shouldn't be
sold in schools. Children who consume too many sugary drinks run the risk of developing
obesity. According to the World Health Organization, a single soda bottle contains 18
teaspoons of sugar or more. This is comparable to 240 calories This is too much for school-
age children to ingest or assimilate. Over time, it causes rapid weight gain. Children who are
obese are more likely to experience cardiovascular problems and low self-esteem. But the
risk will be diminished if there are limits on the number of bottles each child can buy each
day. Children who consume excessive amounts of sugary beverages also have a tendency to
act aggressively, experience anxiety, or experience depression. According to a study
published in the Journal of Pediatrics, these kids engage in hostile altercations with their
friends and are likely to injure them physically. Still, it's an issue of managed selling. Such
uncontrolled habits are frequently diminished or completely avoided if the institutions do not
oversell the sugary drinks.Some sweet foods are high in caffeine, which makes most kids
nervous, nauseated, prone to migraines, and having trouble falling asleep. Kids Health's
research demonstrates that these symptoms make it difficult for the child to focus in class.
The student's performance ultimately suffers as a result.

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