Teens in Kentucky are reaching for sugary sodas more often than in nearly every other state in the country.
New CDC Data Reveals Teen Soda Habits Across U.S.
A new report citing the latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey data highlights how frequently American teenagers are consuming soft drinks, and the numbers are eye-opening.
Kentucky Teens Among Top Soda Drinkers
Nationally, about 15% of teens drink soda at least once a day, with roughly 9% reporting two or more sodas daily. On the other end of the spectrum, 31% of teens say they don’t drink soda at all.
What’s Inside a Can of Soda? A Lot of Sugar
Kentucky, however, stands out for all the wrong reasons. The Commonwealth ranks second in the U.S., with 18.5% of teens reporting they drink soda two or more times per day. The repor