Research has documented detrimental health effects from SSBs. The
association of SSB consumption and weight gain is stronger than for any
other food or beverage.SSB intake is associated with dental caries,
increased energy intake, overweight, obesity, and is an independent risk
factor for diabetes and heart disease.18–22 Health effect studies on energy
drinks find caffeine consumption by youth associated with cardiac
abnormalities, caffeine toxicity, and diabetes.