Which soda is harmful? A look at ingredients and effects
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of all adults in the U.S. consume at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day. Understanding which soda is harmful involves looking beyond the sugar content to consider artificial sweeteners, acids, and other chemical additives.