Have you ever thought about how much soda you consume and how bad it can be for you? Many people drink soda instead of water simply because it tastes better. The government should limit the consumption of sugary drinks because they can lead to many different problems such as heart disease, obesity and overall it is an unhealthy lifestyle. “The average person consumes nearly 100 pounds of sugar per year, with the main source being soda.” A sugary drink every now and then would be okay, but drinking it every day would cause you problems over time. People drink more soda than water. People should consume at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day. Most of the time, no one drinks that much water per day. In today's society, it can be easy to grab a soda for a dollar and move on. They may taste better, but they're not healthier. “Sugary drinks include soda, fruit punch, lemonade and other sugary powdered drinks, as well as energy sports drinks. » Sugary drinks are a major cause of obesity. Most children and young adults are overweight or obese because they consume too many sugary drinks. “In the United States, 2 in 3 adults and 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese. » Most of the time, children and adults consume some type of sugary drink and then do not engage in any physical activity. It is mainly sugary drinks, such as sodas and energy drinks, which are advertised to children aged 2 to 17. Obesity is a major problem in the United States. Many Americans will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime because they consumed too many sugary drinks. They consume but do not practice any physical activity. For a person to be fit and healthy, they need to give you 30-60 minutes of physical exercise... middle of paper ... because of all these problems. The government should limit them. However, since they make a lot of money from these products, they will not limit them, even though it may be harmful to the human body. List of references Daily sugary drink could trigger fatal heart disease (The Guardian) http://www.theguardian.com/ Society/2014/feb/04/daily-sugary-drink-link-to-fatal-heart-disease Shape Up! - Week 62 (Geek Alabama) http://geekalabama.com/2013/03/25/shape-up-week-62/ Should unhealthy sodas be banned? | Lifestyle (Lifestyle) http://asianjournal.com/lifestyle/should-unhealthy-soft-drinks-be-banned Sugary drinks may increase the risk of uterine cancer in women (LiveScience.com) http:// m.livescience.com/41445-sugary-drinks-women-endometrial-cancer.html Sweet drinks (The Nutrition Source)http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/sugary-drinks/