At Lake Highlands High School, there are four soda machines in the cafeteria. It's easy to have a coke and a smile. But sobering research shows drinking sweetened drinks is becoming a crisis for America's children. An extra softdrink a day doubles a child's chance of becoming obese. Overweight-young people grow up to be obese adults.
Researchers blame the trend on easy access to calorie-laden drinks even in schools.
They do, but it's not a great seller. School administrators at Lake Highlands and in every school district justify it because soda contracts mean money. Funds they hope will make smarter students who in turn make better decisions. Studies show that when given the choice, young people choose the sweet stuff. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved.