We conducted a survey to these children about their eating habit. Although nutrition they are taking from daily meals is low, we found a lot of children frequently take softdrinks and energy drinks. Since these drinks are cheap, children can easily get them.
Among softdrinks, the most popular one was coca cola. Together with energy drinks, children's excessive consumption of caffeine is concerned.
Hypertension and diabetes have already become problems suppressing HIV/AIDS in Cambodia. Addiction to white sugar and caffeine may accelerate these lifestyle diseases. We will summarize the data and submit it to the authority with harmful effects of these kinds of drinks especially for children.
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