9 out of 10 children in the United States regularly consume at least one soda per day. 5% of children that drink soda will consume about 550 extra calories daily. Children, especially at a young age, often don’t have the control to limit themselves to less than one soda a day. Parents need to understand the risks of soda drinking and help their children make healthy choices. Many people think diet soda is a healthier alternative to regular soda. But diet soda may actually be worse for your body. A 2005 study proves diet soda actually increases a person’s chances to have a heart attack and kidney failure. The fact is diet carbonated drinks contain aspartame, an artificial low calorie sweetener. Although aspartame does not add up the calories it makes someone feel hungrier and crave more sugar throughout the day. Sugar is addicting. Research shows that the more sugar you eat, the more sugar you want. Tap water, though free and completely healthy, does not contain sugar so people are more likely to choose the sugary drink over the healthy drink. Sugar addiction actually makes you feel good when you eat or drink