He said further research was needed because adolescence was a critical time in bone development. Research author Dr Grace Wyshak said that phosphorous in soft drinks might have a negative effect on young bones due to a change in the phosphorous-calcium ratio. Girls develop bone mass density until they are 16. During this time they require between 1.2 and 1.5 grams of calcium daily. A 250 millilitre glass of Rev milk has 375 milligrams of calcium.
Soft drink has none.
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