A research paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts for Teachers in the Field of Biological Sciences. University of Washington

Abstract

Carbonated beverage consumption has increased drastically in the last 20 years. Pop machines are everywhere. Schools often rely on the revenue from pop machines to support such activities as after school clubs and sports. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), girls between the ages of 12-19 drink more than one can of carbonated beverages per day. Despite this high consumption rate, there have been limited studies on the effect of pop and bone density. If the pop does interfere with increasing bone density, the consumers need to be aware of the danger of consuming pop in large quantities