by Katie R.
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December 22, 2007

Daily Fact ... 7/19/08

July 19, 2008 06:19 PM EDT
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* The average American/Canadian drinks about 600 sodas a year!
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Comments: 49

Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Jul 19, 2008, 6:25pm EDT
Not me!!! I'm not average...who'da thought? ;))
Bonnie F. Jul 19, 2008, 6:26pm EDT
When I was a teen, I probably consumed that much. Now I drink coffee by the pot! LOL
I probably only have a dozen sodas in the whole year.
Jennifer G. Jul 19, 2008, 6:41pm EDT
I.... drink about 3 a year. Not even kidding, I remember the days and reasons why I had pop last year.
Chuck M. Jul 19, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
Wow. That's alot of sugar!
Debby C. Jul 19, 2008, 6:46pm EDT
Go figure...I'm not average either....
Debra C. Jul 19, 2008, 6:50pm EDT
8 ounce or the 89 cent (right now on sale) McDonalds 42 ounce cup?
Beth G. Jul 19, 2008, 7:01pm EDT
I'm not surprised, thats less than 2 cans of pop a day.
Anne W. Jul 19, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
Not surprising! Thanks!
Elaine B. Jul 19, 2008, 7:29pm EDT
What about the average American?
Cyndi B. Jul 19, 2008, 7:34pm EDT
Thank goodness I'm not average, lol! I used to drink a lot more soda when I was younger but kids today drink soda all the the time! Crazy!!!
Sassy ... the calm and cool Cat Jul 19, 2008, 7:54pm EDT
I drink maybe one a week! someone's doing a whole lot of mydrinking!
Randall C. Jul 19, 2008, 7:57pm EDT
someone must be doing a lot more, cause I'd be lucky if I drank 50 a year
Karen F. Jul 19, 2008, 8:22pm EDT
Not me...I may drink a dozen in a year...prefer coffee...drink of choice.
Patricia J. Jul 19, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
I drink a glass of soda a day with ice. It takes me a week to go through a 2 liter bottle.
Yvette F. Jul 19, 2008, 8:44pm EDT
Those American/Canadians must be fat! I'm all American and don't drink soda. ;-)
Dan H. Jul 19, 2008, 8:58pm EDT
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Rebecca [Future Teacher] Jul 19, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
That's a lot of soda. I only drink 4-5 cans max.
Gina M. Jul 19, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
I'm not surprised.
Vic Needs Coffee Jul 19, 2008, 9:37pm EDT
I drink a lot of soda, but it's diet.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jul 19, 2008, 9:53pm EDT
I'm really surprised that number isn't much larger.
Larry M. Jul 19, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
I drink 2-3 per year. Somebody is dringing a lot to make up for me.
strongthrufight E. Jul 19, 2008, 10:58pm EDT
I don't think I'm average,,probably pushing 1200 or so despite the chest pain it causes tisk tisk
Nancy S. Jul 19, 2008, 11:04pm EDT
I used to drink a lot of it but I only drink flavored water now.
Dagmara H. Jul 19, 2008, 11:09pm EDT
not me.
Brian T. Jul 19, 2008, 11:31pm EDT
In Chicago we call it pop, but either way that's way too much!
Patty H. Jul 19, 2008, 11:58pm EDT
We call it pop here to Brain. Im not average, im way above it. I drink ALOT of pop everyday. Diet Coke
Edward W. Jul 20, 2008, 1:27am EDT
Well, I'm way behind this year.

Btw, that's not sugar, it's high fructose corn syrup. Sugar might be making a comeback, though, as the cost of corn has been rising sharply lately.
Brittney R. Jul 20, 2008, 1:41am EDT
600 sounds like a lot, but it's not once you do the math, like Beth said. I know a lot of people who drink much more than two a day. I myself, am often included. I need one Mt. Dew to get me going in the mornings, since I don't drink coffee.

(They call it pop where I live now, but where I grew up it is coke, no matter what you're drinking!)
holly s. Jul 20, 2008, 3:43am EDT
sounds about right

Thanks for posting this great article
to Point Karma ! Have a great night!
Bebe S. Jul 20, 2008, 9:01am EDT
Wow!! That is way too much soda!!!
Holli G. Jul 20, 2008, 11:49am EDT
ugh, that is a lot when its put like that! dang!
Elaine S. Jul 20, 2008, 12:54pm EDT
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't drink soda
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Donna S. Jul 20, 2008, 5:09pm EDT
I'm smarter than the average bear, I don't drink sodas
Brian M. Jul 20, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
jeese.

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Sammie B. Jul 20, 2008, 8:58pm EDT
Wow, that sure is a lot of soda!
Cheryl B. Jul 20, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
UGH! I prefer healthier drinks...
Kerrell g. Jul 20, 2008, 9:45pm EDT
YIKES!
Bethany C. Jul 20, 2008, 10:07pm EDT
Not me! I drink tea all of the time, like it is the most heavenly nectar. I probably drank about 10 sodas in the past year!
Rae M. Jul 20, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
That sounds about right. My husband probably drinks 2000.
Donna T. Jul 21, 2008, 1:21pm EDT
I drink at least 2 Diet Cokes a day. So, that's 730 a year. I don't think 2 sodas a day is all that much.
Charles Temm JR Jul 21, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
not me! Maybe close tho on beer.
Bob B. Jul 21, 2008, 7:00pm EDT
I probably drink a bit more.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jul 31, 2008, 1:15pm EDT
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
j - Frugal Mom - r. Jul 31, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Wow, that must mean some people drink an amazing amount.

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