Carbonated beverages and bone fracture in adolescent girls. (adapted from the Journal of Adolescent Health, May 1994) (Tips from Other Journals) From: American Family Physician | Date: September 15, 1994 | COPYRIGHT 1994 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A significant association between consumption of nonalcoholic carbonated beverages and bone fractures in adult women has been reported. This association was attributed to interference of calcium metabolism by the high phosphoric acid content of cola drinks. Wyshak and Frisch evaluated diet histories in children and adolescents to determine if a similar relationship exists between intake of other carbonated beverages and bone fracture.

A total of 127 children and adolesce...