Hart Nat Hentoff David Horowitz Arianna Huffington Marianne Jennings Michael Kelly Mort Kondracke Ch. In a recent column on osteoporosis, you stated that the consumption of soda pop probably doesn't affect bone density. However, several diet books have pointed out that diet does play an important role in maintaining bone mass. For example, certain foods draw calcium out of the bones.
Caffeine is the worst culprit, followed closely by refined sugar.
In addition, the phosphoric acid in carbonated drinks may leach calcium from bones. Finally, white flour and white rice are said to contribute to bone weakness. Please pass this on to your readers. I am familiar with some of the publications you mentioned in your letter. And you are correct that some foods and drinks appear to exert a negative effect on calcium balance.