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Why can't Mormons drink iced coffee? Unpacking the Word of Wisdom

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A 1997 UCLA study found that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who strictly adhered to their health code, the Word of Wisdom, had a life expectancy 8-11 years longer than the general U.S. population. This code provides the answer to why can't Mormons drink iced coffee, a prohibition that extends beyond temperature.